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onsearch Event

Example

Execute a JavaScript when submitting a search:

<input type="search" onsearch="myFunction()">

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Definition and Usage

The onsearch event occurs when a user presses the "ENTER" key or clicks the "x" 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">

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In JavaScript:

object.onsearch=function(){myScript};

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In JavaScript, using the addEventListener() method:

object.addEventListener("search", myScript);

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Note: The addEventListener() method is not supported in Internet Explorer 8 and earlier versions.

Technical Details

Bubbles:	No
Cancelable:	No
Event type:	Event
Supported HTML tags:	<input type="search">
DOM Version:	Level 3 Events