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  • vivekgs2007
    New Member
    • Mar 2010
    • 62

    javascript validation for textbox

    im new to javascript, i want a javascript validation for validating txtbox

    my requirement is to enter string in txtbox in dis form only(12_A-34)

    i.e first 2 digit and 1 underscore and 1 Capital letter and 1 hypen and 2 digits.

    if any thing change in the format it should alert msg,

    it should enter only in this (12_A-34) format only
  • Dormilich
    Recognized Expert Expert
    • Aug 2008
    • 8694

    #2
    that looks like a job for a Regular Expression.

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    • vivekgs2007
      New Member
      • Mar 2010
      • 62

      #3
      How to do that regular expression validation

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      • rahuljaiswal1987
        New Member
        • Apr 2010
        • 23

        #4
        It'll be something like this:

        Code:
        <script language="JavaScript1.2">
        function checkpostal(){
        var re5digit=/^\d{5}$/ //regular expression defining a 5 digit number
        if (document.myform.myinput.value.search(re5digit)==-1) //if match failed
        alert("Please enter a valid 5 digit number inside form")
        }
        </script>
        
        <form name="myform">
        <input type="text" name="myinput" size=15>
        <input type="button" onClick="checkpostal()" value="check">
        
        </form>

        Its a validation code for a 5 digit number. You just need to change the logic according to your need.



        For further help refer this link

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