[thelist] javascript testing for a blank entry in a form
David Turner
david.turner at synergy.tv
Tue Jul 8 10:15:32 CDT 2003
hi gurus,
i am using the following function to validate a form before it is submitted.
however it doesnt seem to trap the frm.name being blank.
help! and thanks in advance.
code follows
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function validate_form( frm )
{
if (frm.name.value == "" ) // doesnt seem to trap empty data.
{
alert("Please enter your name.");
frm.name.select();
return false ;
}
else if (frm.email.value.indexOf('@') < 0)
{
alert("You have not entered a valid email address. Please try again.");
frm.email.select();
return false ;
}
else
{
frm.submit() ;
alert("Thank you for your interest.") ;
}
}
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cheers,
david
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