Input Search pattern Property

❮ Input Search Object

Example

Get the value of the pattern attribute of a search field:

var x = document.getElementById("mySearch").pattern;
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Description

The pattern property sets or returns the value of the pattern attribute of a search field.

The pattern attribute specifies a regular expression that the search field's value is checked against.

Tip: Use the global HTML title attribute or the DOM title property to describe the pattern to help the user.

Tip: Learn more about Regular Expressions in our JavaScript Tutorial.

Tip: Also see our Complete JavaScript RegExp Reference.


Browser Support

The numbers in the table specify the first browser version that fully supports the property.

Property
pattern Yes 10.0 Yes Not supported Yes

Syntax

Return the pattern property:

searchObject.pattern

Set the pattern property:

searchObject.pattern = regexp

Property Values

Value Description
regexp Specifies a regular expression that the text field's value is checked against

Technical Details

Return Value: A String, representing a regular expression

Related Pages

HTML reference: HTML <input> pattern attribute


❮ Input Search Object
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