jQuery get value of select onChange

Question

I was under the impression that I could get the value of a select input by doing this $(this).val(); and applying the onchange parameter to the select field.

It would appear it only works if I reference the ID.

How do I do it using this.

Answer 1

To get the value and text of a select element on change:

1. Add a change event listener to the select element.
2. Use the value property to get the value of the element, e.g. select. value .
3. Use the text property to get the text of the element, e.g. select. options[select. selectedIndex]. text .