How to Set Readonly Textbox using jQuery

By: Suresh Dasari Nov 17, 2012

Introduction:

Here I will explain how to make or set asp.net textbox readonly using jQuery.

Description:

In previous post I explained Simple Accordion menu using jQuery, split the string using split function in jquery and many articles relating to jQuery. Now I will explain how to make or set asp.net textbox read only in jQuery.

If we want to make textbox readonly using jQuery we need to write the code like as shown below

$('#<%=txtUserName.ClientID%>').attr('readonly', true);

If you want check this code in complete example check below code

Example:

<title>Set Asp.net textbox readonly in jQuery</title>

$(document).ready(function() {

$('#<%=txtUserName.ClientID%>').attr('readonly', true);

})

</script>

</head>

<body>

<div>

<asp:TextBox ID="txtUserName" runat="server" />

</div>

</form>

</body>

</html>

Demo

Try to enter text in below textbox

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