How to use preventDefault() Method in jQuery
This article describe about jQuery Event preventDefault() Method.
jQuery Event preventDefault() Method
For prevent of the default action of an element from happening (for example, preventing from submitted when a submit button is clicked) use the preventDefault() method.
Syntax
| Parameter |
Description |
| Event |
Required. It define the event to use. The event parameter comes from event bind method |
Example
|
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<script type="text/javascript" src="jquery.js"></script>
<script type="text/javascript">
$(document).ready(function () {
$("a").click(function (event) {
event.preventDefault();
});
});
</script>
</head>
<body>
<a href="/">Go to dotnetheaven.com </a>
<p>The preventDefault() method will prevent the link above from the URL.</p>
</body>
</html>
|
Output
Note: In the output URL mention, but prevent from from click.
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