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.preventDefault()

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Topic: Event
Unit title: .preventDefault()
Categories: Method
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Explanation: The browser API method that prevents the default action associated with the event. It stops the browser's default behavior, such as reloading the page on form submission.

Browser compatibility:
  • The chrome browser supports this feature starting from version 1
  • The edge browser supports this feature starting from version 12
  • The firefox browser supports this feature starting from version 1
  • The safari browser supports this feature starting from version 1
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