Textarea defaultValueProperty
Textarea ObjectExamples
Modify the default value of the textarea element:
document.getElementById("myTextarea").defaultValue = "Example";
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Definition and Usage
The defaultValue property sets or returns the initial content of a text area.
Note:The initial value of a text area is the text placed between the <textarea> and </textarea> tags. When the form is reset, the text area is restored to this value. Changing the value of this property changes the text currently displayed in the text area.
Browser Support
| Property | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| defaultValue | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Syntax
Set the defaultValue property:
textareaObject.defaultValue = text
Return the defaultValue property:
textareaObject.defaultValue
Tip:The defaultValue property has no default value.
Property Values
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| text | Specifies the default value of the text area |
Technical Details
| Return Value: | A string, representing the default value of the textarea element. |
More Examples
Example
Get the default value of the textarea element:
var x = document.getElementById("myTextarea").defaultValue;
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