jQuery run function only if input fields are empty

Question

I have a survey of which I want to record a user starting to complete it, by capturing the very first change in any input field or textarea.

So, if all fields (except hidden fields) are blank and any input / textarea change() is detected, I want to run the function rec_start.

if( allBlank ) { rec_start(); }

How can I detect allBlank? I asked this question here but added the hidden fields exception too late ... I'll accept answers in both question once I have a working solution.

Thanks

you can use it $("input[type='text']") to select only textboxes. — AEMLoviji
– AEMLoviji, Commented Apr 9, 2011 at 8:59
Don't need to select only textboxes. I need all input fields except hidden ones. — stef
– stef, Commented Apr 9, 2011 at 9:00
$(document).ready(function(){ $('input:not(:hidden)').......; }); — AEMLoviji
– AEMLoviji, Commented Apr 9, 2011 at 9:37

ShotgunToothpaste · Accepted Answer · 2011-04-09 09:01:17Z

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You want to check for a change in a field e.g.

<script>
    $('input').change(function(){
        if( ($(this).val()=='' || $(this).val()=='the_default_value') && $(this).attr('type')!='hidden') { // might want to do the default value using $.data and looping through $(input) and storing their $(this).attr('value') in $.data
            //the field is empty react as you may
        }
    });
</script>

answered Apr 9, 2011 at 9:01

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