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jQuery HTML val() Method

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Example

Set the value of an input field:

$("button").click(function(){
  $("input:text").val("Glenn Quagmire");
});

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Definition and Usage

The val() method returns or sets the value attribute of the selected elements.

Note: This function is mostly used with form elements.

Return the Value Attribute

Returns the value of the value attribute of the FIRST matched element.

Syntax

$(selector).val()

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Set the Value Attribute

Sets the value of the value attribute for ALL selected elements.

Syntax

$(selector).val(value)

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Parameter Description
value Specifies the value of the value attribute

Set the Value Attribute Using a Function

Using a function to set the value of the value attribute for all selected elements.

Syntax

$(selector).val(function(index,oldvalue))

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Parameter Description
function(index,oldvalue) Specifies a function that returns the value to set.
  • index - Optional. Receives the index position of the selector
  • oldvalue - Optional. Receives the current value attribute of the selector

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