[thelist] javascript testing for a blank entry in a form

[Gary McPherson]

> 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
> 
> --------------------------------
> 
> function validate_form( frm )
> {
>  if (frm.name.value == "" )  // doesnt seem to trap empty data.  {
>      alert("Please enter your name.");
>      frm.name.select();
>      return false ;
<snip>

frm.name represents the name attribute of the form, i.e.:
<form name="testForm" method="post" action="page.asp">

So you should never call a form element "name" as it will not be
recognised by Javascript. Change it to "fullname" or something
appropiate and that should solve the problem.

HTH,

Gary