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How to format zip code using javascript

Hi Experts,

How to format zip code .The situation is if we enter a 9 digit code then it will be formatted to
***** - ****(5digits-4digits).also another condition is if we enter 7 digit code then it is formatted to
**** - ***(4digits - 3 digits). while leaving

Thanks in Advance

Zvonko

Like this:

<script>
function setZip(theField){
var num = theField.value.replace(/\D/g,"");
if(num.length==7){
theField.value = num.substr(0,4)+"-"+num.substr(4);
}
if(num.length==9){
theField.value = num.substr(0,5)+"-"+num.substr(5);
}

}
</script>
<body>
<form>
<input type="text" name="zip" onBlur="setZip(this)">
</form>
</body>

Rajesh_mj

ASKER

Hi,
Thanks for the reply first............

The above is ok but there is one problem exist because we restrict the MaxLength of the Text box by "10".So the user can enter total 10 characters

For eg: The user can able to enter like this 55555-5555 Total length =10
In this case no need for formatting.The other case is
2)There is other possibility is to enter 5555555555 Total length = 10, in this case how we format this one.This is th eproblem mainly i face..

Thanks

Zvonko

For that you need the built in method doWhatImean(;-)
Take spacial care for the passed parameters ;-)

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