Input Number placeholder Property
Examples
Modify the placeholder text of the number field:
document.getElementById("myNumber").placeholder = "Amount";
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Definition and Usage
The placeholder property is used to set or return the value of the placeholder attribute of the number field.
The placeholder attribute provides a hint describing the expected value of the input field.
This hint is displayed when the input field is empty, and disappears when the field gains focus.
Browser Support
All major browsers support the placeholder attribute.
Note:Internet Explorer 9 and earlier IE versions do not support <input> elements with type="number" attribute.
Syntax
Return the placeholder property:
numberObject.placeholder
Set the placeholder property:
numberObject.placeholder=text
Property Values
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| text | Describes the hint for the expected value of the number field (a word or a phrase) |
Technical Details
| Return Value: | A string, representing the hint for the expected value of the number field |
|---|
More Examples
Example
Display the hint of the number field:
var x = document.getElementById("myNumber").placeholder;
xThe output is:Quantity
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Related Pages
HTML reference: HTML <input> placeholder Attribute
Input Number Object Other Extensions