jQuery submit() Method
jQuery Event MethodsExample
Display an alert when a form is submitted:
$("form").submit(function(){
alert("Submitted");
});
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alert("Submitted");
});
Definition and Usage
The submit event occurs when a form is submitted.
This event can only be be used on <form> elements.
The submit() method triggers the submit event, or attaches a function to run when a submit event occurs.
Syntax
Trigger the submit event for the selected elements:
$(selector).submit()
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Attach a function to the submit event:
$(selector).submit(function)
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| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| function | Optional. Specifies the function to run when the submit event is triggered |
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Prevent the default action of a submit button
How to prevent the form being submitted using the event.preventDefault() method.
