Example
Change the contents of a text area:
document.getElementById("myTextarea").value = "Fifth Avenue,
New York City";
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Definition and Usage
The value property sets or returns the contents of a text area.
Note: The value of a text area is the text between the <textarea> and </textarea> tags.
Browser Support
The value property is supported in all major browsers.
Syntax
Return the value property:
textareaObject.value
Set the value property:
textareaObject.value=text
Property Values
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| text | Specifies the value (contents) of the text area |
Technical Details
| Return Value: | A String, representing the contents/text of the text area |
|---|
More Examples
Example
Get the contents of a text area:
var x = document.getElementById("myTextarea").value;
The result of x will be:
342 Alvin Road
Ducksburg
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< Textarea Object