value Property

DHTML, HTML, & CSS

value Property


Sets or retrieves the value of the object.

Syntax

HTMLN/A
Scriptingobject.value [ = sValue ]

Possible Values

sValueString that specifies the value of the object.

The property is read/write with no default value.

Expressions can be used in place of the preceding value(s), as of Microsoft® Internet Explorer 5. For more information, see dynamic propertiesInternet Link.

Example

In this example, when the user clicks the text area, the alert displays the value "This is the value of a TEXTAREA".

Sample Code

<TEXTAREA onclick="alert(this.value)">
This is the value of a TEXTAREA.
</TEXTAREA>

Applies To

[ Object Name ]
PlatformVersion
Win16:
Win32:
Mac:
Unix:
WinCE:
Version data is listed when the mouse hovers over a link, or the link has focus.
TEXTAREA

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