rk_radhakrishna, i don't think it works.
not only because of the ;
everytime this page is loaded, it will create a new textfield with the value you specified or null.
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Please kindly assist what are the methods we use for retaining the data inside a textbox when the whole page refreshes.
sample code will really help.
using tomcat 5.5 creating JSP page
Thanks.
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If the page is refreashed (like with F5) my guess it that's impossible to get the entered text unless you have some kind of timed javascript submitting the information via AJAX.
If you return to the same page via a GET or POSt the value is available in the request just as rk_radhakrishna states. InNoCenT Ch1ild i correct about the ;, they are omitied in the special <%= %> notation.
Nicer code would be
<input type="text" name="myvar" value ="<% if(request.getParameter( "myvar" ) != null) {write request.getParameter("myva
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by: rk_radhakrishnaPosted on 2005-10-28 at 01:10:49ID: 15177181
try this
<input type="text" name="myvar" value ="<%= request.getParameter( "myvar" ); %> >