Area search Property
Example
Return the querystring of the URL for a specific area in an image-map:
var x =
document.getElementById("venus").search;
The result of x will be:
?id=searchtest
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Definition and Usage
The search property sets or returns the querystring part of the href attribute value.
The href attribute specifies the destination of a link in an area.
The querystring is the part of the URL after the question mark (?). This is often used for parameter passing.
Browser Support
The search property is supported in all major browsers.
Syntax
Return the search property:
areaObject.search
Set the search property:
areaObject.search=querystring
Property Values
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| querystring | Specifies the search part of a URL |
Technical Details
| Return Value: | A String, representing the querystring part of the URL, including the question mark (?) |
|---|
More Examples
Example
Change the query string of the URL for a specific area in an image-map:
document.getElementById("venus").search = "somenewsearchvalue";
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Related Pages
JavaScript reference: location.search Property
Area Object
