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jQuery event.preventDefault () method

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Examples

Prevent link opens URL:

$ ( "A"). Click (function (event) {
event.preventDefault ();
});

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Definition and Usage

event.preventDefault () method to prevent the default behavior of the elements occur.

E.g:

  • Blocks submission form click on the submit button
  • Stop following URL link

Tip: Use event.isDefaultPrevented () method to check whether the specified event calls preventDefault () method.


grammar

event.preventDefault()

参数 描述
event 必需。 event 参数来自事件绑定函数。


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