JavaScript input Property

Definition and Usage The input property is the string the pattern match is performed. Syntax RegExp.input Example In the following...

Definition and Usage

The input property is the string the pattern match is performed.

Syntax

RegExp.input

Example

In the following example we will get the input string the regular expression vas performed on:

<script type="text/javascript">
function getRegInput()
{
var patt1 = new RegExp("W3");
var str = document.frm1.txtinput.value;
patt1.test(str);

if(RegExp.input)
{
alert("The input is: " + RegExp.input);
}
else
{
alert("The input does not contain W3");
}
}
</script>

<form name="frm1">
Enter some Text and click outside:
<input type="text" name="txtinput" onChange='getRegInput()'><br />
Input will only show if text contains W3.
</form>