Example
Set a text area to be read-only:
document.getElementById("myTextarea").readOnly = true;
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Definition and Usage
The readOnly property sets or returns whether the contents of a text area should be read-only.
In a read-only text area, the content cannot be changed, but a user can tab to it, or highlight and copy the content from it.
This property reflects the HTML readonly attribute.
Tip: To prevent the user from interacting with the text area, use the disabled property instead.
Browser Support
The readOnly property is supported in all major browsers.
Syntax
Return the readOnly property:
textareaObject.readOnly
Set the readOnly property:
textareaObject.readOnly=true|false
Property Values
| Value | Description |
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| true|false |
Specifies whether a text area should be read-only or not.
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Technical Details
| Return Value: | A Boolean, returns true if the text area is read-only, otherwise it returns false |
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More Examples
Example
Find out if a text area is read-only or not:
var x = document.getElementById("myTextarea").readOnly;
The result of x will be:
true
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< Textarea Object