Description

The select event occurs when the text is selected (marked) in a text area or text input element.

The .select() method triggers the select event, or if the function parameter is set, it specifies what happens when a select event occur.

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Trigger the Event

Trigger the select event for the selected element.

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This method has the form:

.select()

Return Value

This form returns a jQuery object.

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Bind a Function to the Event

Specifies a function to run when the select event is triggered for the selected element.

This method has the alternate form:

.select(function)

Parameter	Description
function	(optional) Specifies the function to run when the select event is triggered

Return Value

This form returns a jQuery object.

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This method has the alternate form:

.select(data,function)

Parameter	Description
data	(optional) Specifies additional data to pass along to the function
function	(optional) Specifies the function to run when the select event is triggered

Return Value

This form returns a jQuery object.

Examples

Add text after input field to indicate marked text:

$("input").select(function(){
  $("input").after("Marked!");
});