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jQuery change() Method

jQuery Event Methods

Example

Alert text when an <input> field is changed:

$("input").change(function(){    alert("The text has been modified");
});

Definition and Usage

The change event occurs when the value of an element has been changed (only for form fields).

The change() method triggers the change event, or specifies a function to run when a change event occurs.

Note: When used with a select element, the change event occurs when an option is selected. When used with a text field or text area, the change event occurs when the element loses focus.


Syntax

Trigger the change event for the selected elements:

Attach a function to the change event:

Parameter Description
function Optional. Specifies the function to run when the change event occurs for the selected elements.

jQuery Event Methods

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