Example
Find out how the text in a text area should be wrapped when submitting a form:
var x = document.getElementById("myTextarea").wrap;
The result of x will be:
hard // the text in the text area will
contain newlines (if any) when submitted in a form
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Definition and Usage
The wrap property sets or returns the value of the wrap attribute of a text area.
The wrap attribute specifies how the text in a text area is to be wrapped when submitted in a form.
Browser Support
The wrap property is supported in all major browsers.
Syntax
Return the wrap property:
textareaObject.wrap
Set the wrap property:
textareaObject.wrap=soft|hard
Property Values
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| soft | The text in the text area is not wrapped when submitted in a form. This is default |
| hard | The text in the text area is wrapped (contains newlines) when submitted in a form. When "hard" is used, the cols attribute must be specified |
Technical Details
| Return Value: | A String, representing how the text area wraps text when submitted in a form |
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Related Pages
HTML reference: HTML <textarea> wrap attribute
< Textarea Object