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WMLScript prompt() Function

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The prompt() function displays a message and waits for an input. The second parameter is a default input, that will be returned if the user does not enter a value. This function returns the user input or the default value.

Syntax

n = Dialogs.prompt(message, defaultinput)

Part Description
n The string returned from the function
message A string containing the message (question)
defaultinput A string containing the default input (answer)

Example

var a = Dialogs.prompt("Enter a number:","3");

Result

a = "5" (if the user entered the value 5)
a = "3" (if the user did not enter a value)

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