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JavaScript JavaScript Foundations Functions Examples

Brian CI
Brian CI
28,971 Points
Posted by Brian CI
Brian CI
28,971 Points

Why doesn't the text input box change?

I get the console logs but the text input box does not change for me. What's wrong?

var button = document.getElementById('action');
var input = document.getElementById('text_field');

button.addEventListener('click', function () {
    console.log('clicked');
});

button.addEventListener('click', function () {
    console.log('Other click');
    input.setAttribute('value', 'Hello World');
});

1 Answer

Adam Sackfield
Adam Sackfield
Courses Plus Student 19,663 Points

Seems to work. See this pen

Brian CI
Brian CI
28,971 Points
Brian CI
Brian CI
28,971 Points

Strange, works for me now too. Maybe my browser just needed to be reloaded. Thanks.

Adam Sackfield
Adam Sackfield
Courses Plus Student 19,663 Points

No worries. Usually the case if you expect something to work its either a typo or the browser needs a refresh :)