.val()
method
Gets or sets the value of form elements like inputs, selects, and textareas.
Syntax
$(selector).val() $(selector).val(newValue)
Example
javascript
// Get input value
const name = $('#name').val();
const selected = $('#country').val();
// Set value
$('#name').val('Alice');
$('#country').val('uk');
// Clear field
$('input').val('');
// On input change
$('#search').on('input', function() {
console.log($(this).val());
});