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JavaScript DOM Scripting By Example Adding and Removing Names Using the submit Event

Posted by Alexisca hall
Alexisca hall
23,683 Points

Alter the callback function to use the event object. Using the event object, ensure that the browser's default form subm

Alter the callback function to use the event object. Using the event object, ensure that the browser's default form submit behavior does not occur when the form is submitted.

app.js 
const form = document.querySelector('form');
const submitButton = form.querySelector('[type=Submit]');

form.addEventListener('submit', () => {

});
index.html 
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
  <title>Submit Event</title>
</head>
<body>
<form>
  <label>Name:</label>
  <input type="text" name="name">
  <input type="Submit" name="submit" value="Submit">
</form>
  <script src="app.js"></script>
</body>
</html>

3 Answers

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,271 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,271 Points

Don't forget about the methods of the event object.

If you pass the event object to the handler, you can then call the preventDefault method on it.

I'll bet you can solve the challenge now without an explicit spoiler.

Complete coverage of the methods and properties available on an event object can be found on the MDN documentation page.

Bram Pauwelyn
Bram Pauwelyn
23,100 Points
Bram Pauwelyn
Bram Pauwelyn
23,100 Points

This is the correct code:

form.addEventListener('submit', (event) => {
  event.preventDefault();
});
Timo J.
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Timo J.
Courses Plus Student 20,919 Points
Timo J.
Timo J.
Courses Plus Student 20,919 Points

Try This!

form.addEventListener('submit', (e) => { e.preventDefault(); });