Input Month stepDown() Method
Example
Decrement the value of a month field by 3 months:
document.getElementById("myMonth").stepDown(3);
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Definition and Usage
The stepDown() method decrements the value of the month field by a specified number.
This method will only have an affect on MONTHS (not years).
Tip: To increment the value, use the stepUp() method.
Browser Support
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The stepDown() method is supported in all major browsers, except Internet Explorer.
Note: In Safari, you must enter a month in the month field before you can decrement the value.
Note: <input> elements with type="month" are not
supported in Internet Explorer or Firefox.
Syntax
numberObject.stepDown(number)
Parameter Values
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| number | Required. Specifies the amount of months the month field should
decrease. If omitted, the months are decremented by "1" |
Technical Details
| Return Value: | No return value |
|---|
More Examples
Example
Decrement the value of a month field by 1 (default):
document.getElementById("myMonth").stepDown();
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Input Month Object

