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Re: Include default text?

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From: Steven Faulkner
Date: Oct 21, 2004 3:49PM



If want to include default place holders, you can use JavaScript to clear a
field of its default text on focus.

Example:
<input type="text" size="3" value="default text"
onfocus="if(this.value=='default text'){this.value=''}" />



with regards

Steven Faulkner
Web Accessibility Consultant
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