jQuery submit()Method
jQuery Event MethodsExample
When the form is submitted, display an alert box:
$("form").submit(function(){
alert("Submit");
});
alert("Submit");
});
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Definition and Usage
When a form is submitted, a submit event occurs.
This event only applies to <form> elements.
The submit() method triggers the submit event, or specifies a function to run when the submit event occurs.
Syntax
Trigger the submit event of the selected elements:
$(selector).submit()
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Add a function to the submit event:
$(selector).submit(function)
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| Parameters | Description |
|---|---|
| function | Optional. Specifies a function to run when the submit event is triggered. |
More Examples
Prevent the default behavior of the submit button
How to use the event.preventDefault() method to prevent the form from being submitted.
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