onsearchEvent
Event ObjectExample
Execute JavaScript when submitting a search:
<input type="search"
onsearch="myFunction()">
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Definition and Usage
The onsearch event fires when the user presses the "ENTER" (Return) key or clicks the "x (search)" button in an <input> element with type="search".
Browser Support
The numbers in the table specify the first browser version that fully supports the event.
| Event | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| onsearch | Yes | Not supported | Not supported | Yes | 15.0 |
Syntax
In HTML:
<element onsearch="myScript">Try it Yourself
In JavaScript:
object.onsearch=function(){myScript};Try it Yourself
In JavaScript, using the addEventListener() method:
object.addEventListener("search", myScript);Try it Yourself
Note:Internet Explorer 8 and earlier IE versions do not support theaddEventListener()method.
Technical Details
| Does it bubble: | Yes |
|---|---|
| Is it cancelable: | No |
| Event type: | Event |
| Supported HTML tags: | <input type="search"> |
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