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jqueryHow do I use jQuery to apply a mask to an input field?


Using jQuery to apply a mask to an input field is a great way to ensure that the user is entering the correct data. Here is an example of how to do it:

$(document).ready(function(){
  $("#input-field").mask("00/00/0000");
});

This code will apply a mask to the element with the id of "input-field" that will require the user to enter the date in the format of "MM/DD/YYYY".

The code is composed of the following parts:

  1. $(document).ready(function(){ - This line will make sure that the code is executed only after the DOM is loaded.

  2. $("#input-field") - This line will select the element with the id of "input-field".

  3. .mask("00/00/0000") - This line will apply a mask to the selected element that will require the user to enter the date in the format of "MM/DD/YYYY".

For more information on jQuery masks, please see the following links:

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