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prompt attribute (isindex)

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Specifies a prompt message for the input field.

The isIndex element and all of its attributes are deprecated. Use the input:text element instead.

JavaScript page for this attribute: prompt. You can find other example(s) there.

Possible values:

String that sets the prompt message.

Default: this attribute has no default value.

This example illustrates the use of the prompt attribute:

<isindex id="myIsIndex" prompt="Enter your search phrase: "/>

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<hr />
Enter your search phrase: <input type="text" />
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