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Input Month stepDown() Method

Input Month Object Reference Input Month Object

Example

Decrement the value of a month field by 3 months:

document.getElementById("myMonth").stepDown(3);
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Definition and Usage

The stepDown() method decrements the value of the month field by a specified number.

This method will only have an affect on MONTHS (not years).

Tip: To increment the value, use the stepUp() method.


Browser Support

Internet Explorer Firefox Opera Google Chrome Safari

The stepDown() method is supported in all major browsers, except Internet Explorer.

Note: In Safari, you must enter a month in the month field before you can decrement the value.

Note: <input> elements with type="month" are not supported in Internet Explorer or Firefox.


Syntax

numberObject.stepDown(number)

Parameter Values

Parameter Description
number Required. Specifies the amount of months the month field should decrease.

If omitted, the months are decremented by "1"

Technical Details

Return Value: No return value

More Examples

Example

Decrement the value of a month field by 1 (default):

document.getElementById("myMonth").stepDown();
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Input Month Object Reference Input Month Object