Customizing the input placeholder for password fields in IE8 using jQuery

Currently, I have opted to use jQuery instead of the HTML5 placeholder attribute

<input type="text" name="email" value="Email" onfocus="if (this.value == 'Email') { this.value = ''; }" onblur="if (this.value == '') { this.value = 'Email'; }" onclick="if (this.value == 'Email') { this.value = ''; }"  />

The above code functions properly for type="text", however, when using type="password" it only displays *

I am seeking guidance on how to implement a placeholder for password fields effectively, especially in IE8

Thank you in advance for your assistance...

javascriptjquerycsshtml

Answer №1

When a user interacts with an input field on a webpage, I have implemented a feature where the input dynamically switches between a regular text input and a password field. If the input is empty when the user moves away from it, it reverts back to a regular text input; otherwise, it remains as a password field.

Experience this functionality in action on JSFiddle here:

The Code Snippet (HTML)

<!-- Style = display none for people who dont have javascript -->
<input type="text" name="fake_pass" id="fake_pass" value="Enter Password:" style="display:none"/>
<input type="password" name="real_pass" id="real_pass"/>​

The Javascript Implementation using jQuery

// On DOM ready, hide the real password
$('#real_pass').hide();

// Show the fake pass (because JS is enabled)
$('#fake_pass').show();

// On focus of the fake password field
$('#fake_pass').focus(function(){
    $(this).hide(); //  hide the fake password input text
    $('#real_pass').show().focus(); // and show the real password input password
});

// On blur of the real pass
$('#real_pass').blur(function(){
    if($(this).val() == ""){ // if the value is empty, 
        $(this).hide(); // hide the real password field
        $('#fake_pass').show(); // show the fake password
    }
    // otherwise, a password has been entered,
    // so do nothing (leave the real password showing)
});

​

Answer №2

Here is an innovative solution - try creating a label element with the CSS property position: absolute and then use JavaScript to show or hide it based on input focus and blur events.

This method seems to be compatible with all browsers and also simplifies form validation during submission.

HTML

<div class="wrapper">
    <input class="withPlaceholder" type="password" id="pass" />
    <label class="placeholder" for="pass">Password</label>
</div>
<br />
<div class="wrapper">
    <input class="withPlaceholder" type="password" id="pass2" />
    <label class="placeholder" for="pass2">Password2</label>
</div>

CSS

div.wrapper {position: relative}
label.placeholder {position: absolute; color: #CCC; left: 2px; top: 0}

JS

$("input.withPlaceholder").on({
    focus: function() {
        $("label[for=" + $(this).prop("id") + "]").hide();
    },
    blur: function() {
        if ($(this).val().length == 0) {
            $("label[for=" + $(this).prop("id") + "]").show();
        }
    }
});

Answer №3

After reviewing JustAnil's response and seeking a more efficient way to handle multiple password fields without manual intervention, I devised a modified version of JustAnil's approach:

function PasswordManager(parent) {
    parent.find('input[type=password][placeholder]').each(function (i, el) {
        var $el = $(el),
            $fakeEl = $el.clone().attr('type', 'text');

        $fakeEl.val($fakeEl.attr('placeholder'));

        $fakeEl.insertBefore($el);
        $el.hide();

        $fakeEl.focusin(function () {
            $(this).hide();
            $(this).next().show().focus();
        });

        $el.blur(function () {
            if ($(this).val() == '') {
                $(this).hide();
                $(this).prev().show();
            }
        });
    });
}

To utilize this function, simply call:

PasswordManager($('#parentElement'));

I hope this solution proves helpful!

Answer №4

Introducing an additional input element with a placeholder can lead to complications during validation and submission of the form. I found a different solution to this issue.

The HTML

<form id="test">
    <input type="text" id="name" name="name" placeholder="Name"  />
    <input type="password" id="password" name="password" placeholder="Password" />
</form>

jQuery Function

function placeHolder(form) {
    form.wrapInner('<ul style="list-style: none; list-style-type:none; padding:0; margin: 0;">');
    form.find('input[placeholder]').each(function (index, current) {
        $(current).css('padding', 0).wrap('<li style="position: relative; list-style: none; list-style-type:none; padding:0; margin: 0;">');            
        var height = $(current).parent('li').height();
        var $current = $(current),
            $placeholder = $('<div class="placeholder">'+$current.attr('placeholder')+'</div>');
        $placeholder.css({'color': '#AAA', 'position':'absolute', 'top': 0, 'left': 0, 'line-height': height+'px', 'margin': '0 0 0 5px', 'border': '0 none', 'outline': '0 none', 'padding': 0});
        $placeholder.insertAfter($current);
        $current.removeAttr('placeholder');
        $placeholder.click(function(){
            $current.focus()
        });
        $current.keypress(function(){
            if($(this).val().length >= 0) {
                $placeholder.hide();
            } 
        });
        $current.blur(function(){
            if($(this).val().length == 0) {
                $placeholder.show();
            } else {
                $placeholder.hide();
            }
        });                 
    });         
}

Simply invoke the function for your form.

placeHolder($("#test"));

This method applies to all types of input fields with placeholders, including type="password", and has been tested in various browsers such as IE8, IE9, IE10, Google Chrome, FireFox, Safari, and Opera.

Answer №5

Implement this script, let jQuery handle the rest...

Replace HTML tags

<!--[if IE 8]><html class="ie8"><![endif]-->
<!--[if gt IE 8]><html><![endif]-->

Utilizing jQuery features...

$(document).ready(function(){

$('.ie8 [placeholder][type="password"]').each(function(){
        $(this).wrap('<div style="position: relative;"></div>');
        $('<span style=" position: absolute;top: 5px;left:14px;" class="ie8Lbls">'+$(this).attr('placeholder')+'</span>').insertAfter($(this));
        $(this).attr('placeholder','');
        if($(this).val() == "") {$(this).parent().find('.ie8Lbls').show();}
    }).on('focus',function(){
        $(this).parent().find('.ie8Lbls').hide();
    }).on('blur',function(){
        if($(this).val() == "") {$(this).parent().find('.ie8Lbls').show();}
    });
    $(document).on('click','.ie8Lbls',function(){
        $(this).parent().find('input').focus();
    });

});

Customize the appearance of the new placeholder

<style>
.ie8Lbls {
    font-size:10px;
}
</style>

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