Input Date stepDown() Method
Example
Decrement the value of a date field by 5 days:
document.getElementById("myDate").stepDown(5);
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Definition and Usage
The stepDown() method decrements the value of the date field by a specified number.
This method will only have an affect on DAYS (not month and year).
Tip: To increment the value, use the stepUp() method.
Browser Support
The stepDown() method is supported in all major browsers, except Internet Explorer.
Note: In Safari, you must enter a date in the date field before you can decrement the days.
Note: <input> elements with type="date" are not supported in
Internet Explorer or Firefox.
Syntax
inputdateObject.stepDown(number)
Parameter Values
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| number | Required. Specifies the amount of days the date field should
decrease. If omitted, the days are decremented by "1" |
Technical Details
| Return Value: | No return value |
|---|
More Examples
Example
Decrement the days by 1 (default):
document.getElementById("myDate").stepDown();
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Input Date Object
