The placeholder-shown pseudo-class
The placeholder-shown pseudo-class
specifies the style of the input or textarea
that displays the so-called hint text
that disappears after you start typing.
Syntax
selector:placeholder-shown {}
Example
Let's set a red border for the input, which displays a hint text, and after entering it, let the border be repainted green:
<form>
<input placeholder="enter the text">
</form>
input {
border: 1px solid green;
}
input:placeholder-shown {
border-color: red;
}
:
See also
-
attribute
placeholder,
which sets the hint for the input field -
pseudo-element
placeholder,
which sets styles for the placeholder
