jQuery event.preventDefault() Method
jQuery Event MethodsExample
Prevent a link from opening the URL:
$("a").click(function(event){
event.preventDefault();
});
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Definition and Usage
The event.preventDefault() method stops the default action of an element from happening.
For example:
- Prevent a submit button from submitting a form
- Prevent a link from following the URL
Tip: Use the event.isDefaultPrevented() method to check whether the preventDefault() method was called for the event.
Syntax
event.preventDefault()
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| event | Required. The event parameter comes from the event binding function |
