oninput Event

DOM Events InputEvent

Definition and Usage

The oninput event occurs when the element receives user input.

This event occurs when the value of an <input> or <textarea> element changes.

Tip:This event is similar to onchange Event. The difference is that the oninput event occurs immediately after the element value changes, while onchange occurs when the element loses focus and the content changes. Another difference is that the onchange event also applies to <select> elements.

Instance

Example 1

Execute JavaScript When User Writes Content in <input> Field:

<input type="text" oninput="myFunction()">

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Example 2

Range Slider - How to Dynamically Update Slider Value:

<input type="range" oninput="myFunction(this.value)">

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Syntax

In HTML:

<element oninput="myScript">

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In JavaScript:

object.oninput = function(){myScript};

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In JavaScript, use the addEventListener() method:

object.addEventListener("input", myScript);

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Note:Internet Explorer 8 or earlier versions do not support addEventListener() Method.

Technical Details

Bubbling: Support
Cancelable: Not supported
Event Type: Event, InputEvent
Supported HTML Tags: <input type="color">, <input type="date">, <input type="datetime">, <input type="email">, <input type="month">, <input type="number">, <input type="password">, <input type="range">, <input type="search">, <input type="tel">, <input type="text">, <input type="time">, <input type="url">, <input type="week"> and <textarea>
DOM Version: Level 3 Events

Browser Support

The numbers in the table indicate the first browser version that fully supports the event.

Events Chrome IE Firefox Safari Opera
oninput Support 9.0 4.0 5.0 Support
DOM Events InputEvent