jQuery select()Method
jQuery Event MethodsExamples
When text in the text area is selected, display an alert message:
$("input").select(function(){
alert("Text selected!");
});
alert("Text selected!");
});
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Definition and Usage
The select event occurs when text within a textarea or an input element of type text is selected (highlighted).
The select() method triggers the select event, or specifies a function to run when the select event occurs.
Syntax
Trigger the select event for the selected element:
$(selector).select()
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Attach a function to the select event:
$(selector).select(function)
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| Parameters | Description |
|---|---|
| function | Optional. Specifies the function to run when the select event is triggered. |
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