Run functions when user stops typing

jdbolt · Dec 2, 2005

I have been looking into how I can figure whether a user has stopped typing in a text box, but so far I havent found a decent solution.

Basically I need a way to run a function after I am sure the user has stopped typing in the text box (but while the text box is still in focus)

cLFlaVA · Dec 2, 2005

then you'll need to define what you mean by "when the user stops typing". in other words, this can be done by restarting a counter on each keystroke. if the counter exceeds your limit, then something can happen. just need to know your definition of "stopped typing".

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BabyJeffy · Dec 2, 2005

Use a setTimeout and reset it using the keyDown event on the text field.

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jdbolt · Dec 2, 2005

> Use a setTimeout and reset it using the keyDown event on the text field.

How would I do this?

j4606 · Dec 2, 2005

Code:

<SCRIPT LANGUAGE="JavaScript">
var timeoutID = '';
function restartTimer() {
    window.clearTimeout(timeoutID);
    startTimer();
}

function startTimer() {
    window.clearTimeout(timeoutID);
    timeoutID = window.setTimeout("alert('you have stopped typing')",1000);
}
function keyDown()
   {
   startTimer();
   }
function stopTimer()
	{
	window.clearTimeout(timeoutID);
	}
document.onkeydown = keyDown;

</SCRIPT>

</HEAD>

<BODY BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF">
timer
<FORM NAME="frm">
<input type="text" name="data" value="" size=100 onFocus='javascript:startTimer();' onChange="javascript:stopTimer();"> type here


<BR>
<input type="text" name="data2" value="" size=10>
</FORM>
seconds...
</BODY>
</HTML>

I made this example. You may be able to make a better version, I am still new to javascript. But you can get an idea of how to work with the timers and keyDown events.

I don't know the answer but my good friend Google does.

Sheco · Dec 2, 2005

Alternatively, you could just start the timer after the person types the first character and then, when the time is up, disable the textbox... maybe even hide it.

Then you will KNOW they have stopped typing!

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