Input Number placeholder Attribute

HTML DOM Input Number Object

Definition and Usage

placeholder Sets or returns the value of the placeholder attribute of the numeric field.

The HTML placeholder attribute specifies a brief prompt that describes the expected value of a numeric field (for example, a sample value or a brief description of the expected format).

A brief prompt will be displayed in the numeric field before the user enters a value.

See also:

HTML Reference Manual:HTML <input> placeholder Attribute

Example

Example 1

Change the placeholder text for the numeric field:

document.getElementById("myNumber").placeholder = "Total";

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Example 2

Display the placeholder text for the numeric field:

var x = document.getElementById("myNumber").placeholder;

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Syntax

Return the placeholder attribute:

numberObject.placeholder

Set placeholder attribute:

numberObject.placeholder = text

Attribute Value

Value Description
text Specifies a brief hint (word or phrase) for the expected value of a numeric field.

Technical Details

Return Value: A string value that represents a brief hint for the expected value of a numeric field.

Browser Support

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HTML DOM Input Number Object