Javascript DOM onsearch Event

Introduction

Execute a JavaScript when submitting a search:

The onsearch event is not supported in Internet Explorer, Firefox.

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<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<body>

<p>Write something in the search field and press "ENTER".</p>
<input type="search" id="myInput" onsearch="myFunction()">
<p id="demo"></p>

<script>
function myFunction() {/*w ww.  j av  a 2  s .com*/
   var x = document.getElementById("myInput");
   document.getElementById("demo").innerHTML = "You are searching for: " + x.value;
}
</script>

</body>
</html>

The onsearch event occurs when a user presses the "ENTER" key or clicks the "x" button in an <input> element with type="search".

Bubbles: No
Cancelable: No
Event type: Event
Supported HTML tags: <input type="search">



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