onselectEvent
Examples
Execute a piece of JavaScript code when text is selected:
<input type="text" onselect="myFunction">
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Definition and Usage
The onselect event occurs when text within a text field is selected.
Syntax
In HTML:
<element
onselect="SomeJavaScriptCode">
In JavaScript:
object.onselect=function(){SomeJavaScriptCode}
| Parameters | Description |
|---|---|
| SomeJavaScriptCode | Required. Specifies the JavaScript to execute when the event occurs. |
Browser Support
All major browsers support the onselect event
onselect in HTML
The onselect attribute can be used on: <input type="file">, <input type="password">, <input type="text">, <keygen>, and <textarea>.
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