form field mask

[superfly404]

What code would I use to create a simple form field mask just like the one on ebay.com in the search field at the top of the page where it says "Start new search"

I just want a script that enters that text into the form field, but makes it disappear when you click on the field.

 

[g2000]

Try this...

<input type="text" value="Start new search"
name="txt1" id="txt1" onkeypress="document.getElementById('txt1').value='';"
/>

 

[jemminger]

IMHO it would be better to clear it as soon as the field is focused:

<input
type="text"
value="Start new search"
name="txt1"
onfocus="this.value='';"
/>

-jeff

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