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Bug

Unable to set the JavaScript Search widget placeholder to the 'All' category when using multiple sources.

Last Published: November 20, 2015 ArcGIS API for JavaScript
Bug ID Number BUG-000086233
SubmittedMarch 19, 2015
Last ModifiedJune 5, 2024
Applies toArcGIS API for JavaScript
Version found3.14
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System Version7 64 Bit
StatusNon-Reproducible

Additional Information

Use the allPlaceholder property to set custom text for the All Placeholder. This property is to be documented at the next release. s.allPlaceholder = "Enter address";

Workaround

Use following work around: need to add "dojo/on" to the require //Change the place holder for the fist time document.getElementById("search_input").placeholder = "MY PLACEHOLDER"; //After you change the source and change it back to all //you will need to listten to the click event on(document.getElementsByClassName("searchMenu sourcesMenu")[0], "click", function(){ var element = document.getElementsByClassName("active")[0].innerHTML; if(element == "All"){ document.getElementById("search_input").placeholder = "MY PLACEHOLDER"; } });

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000086233

Software:

  • ArcGIS API for JavaScript

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