Input URL placeholder attribute

HTML DOM Input URL Object

Definition and Usage

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

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

A short hint is displayed in the text field before the user enters a value.

This attribute reflects the HTML placeholder attribute.

See also:

HTML Reference Manual:HTML <input> placeholder Attribute

Example

Example 1

Change the placeholder text of the URL field:

document.getElementById("myURL").placeholder = "Please enter the URL here...";

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Example 2

Get the placeholder text of the URL field:

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

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Syntax

Return placeholder attribute:

urlObject.placeholder

Set placeholder attribute:

urlObject.placeholder = text

Attribute Value

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

Technical Details

Return Value: A string value indicating a brief hint for the expected value of the URL field.

Browser Support

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Supported 10.0 Supported Not Supported Supported

HTML DOM Input URL Object