Input Number stepDown() Method

HTML DOM Input Number Object

Definition and Usage

stepDown() The method reduces the value of the numeric field by the specified number.

Tip:If you need to increase the value, please use stepUp() Method.

Example

Example 1

Reduce the value of the numeric field by 5:

document.getElementById("myNumber").stepDown(5);

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Example 2

Reduce the value of the numeric field by 1 (default):

document.getElementById("myNumber").stepDown();

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Syntax

numberObject.stepDown()number)

Parameter Value

Parameter Description
number

Required. Specifies the value to be reduced for the numeric field.

If omitted, the number is reduced by "1".

Technical Details

Return Value:

No Return Value.

Browser Support

Chrome Edge Firefox Safari Opera
Chrome Edge Firefox Safari Opera
Supported Not Supported Supported Supported Supported

Note:In Safari, you must enter a number in the numeric field before you can subtract the value.

HTML DOM Input Number Object