Inputfield::val() method

Shortcut for getting or setting “value” attribute

When setting a value, it returns $this (for fluent interface).

Example

$value = $inputfield->val(); * // Getting
$inputfield->val('foo'); * // Setting

Usage

// basic usage
$mixed = $inputfield->val();

// usage with all arguments
$mixed = $inputfield->val($value = null);

Arguments

NameType(s)Description
value (optional)string, null

Return value

mixed


Inputfield methods and properties

API reference based on ProcessWire core version 3.0.244

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