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kparise Change Custom Field ID
Hello. I am working on setting up a web-to-lead form & working in some basic JavaScript validation into the form so we can make sure we're getting the right data into Salesforce. The issue I'm facing is the ID/variable name of my one custom field begins w/ a numeral & JavaScript only accepts variables that begin w/ letters. Is there any way to change the ID of my custom field so my JavaScript validation can work? Or is there a JavaScript work-around someone can recommend?
Thanks!
You should be able to change the ID of your form element. Just leave the name attribute as is.
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Can't change the field IDs from SFDC. Could you post a sample of the javascript that is giving you the problem? I had a similar sound issue a while back and may be able to help.
This is the JavaScript validation code for this particular field:
if(thisform.00N40000001lKG4.selectedIndex==0)
{
alert("Please select a messaging platform.");
thisform.00N40000001lKG4.focus();
return false;
}
This is the HTML code for this section of the form:
<td valign="middle"><label for="Lead Platform"><div align="right">Messaging Platform*</div></label></td>
<td valign="middle"> <span class="required"><select id="00N40000001lKG4" name="00N40000001lKG4" title="Lead Platform">
<option value selected>--None--</option><option value="Lotus Notes">Lotus Notes</option>
<option value="Microsoft Exchange">Microsoft Exchange</option>
<option value="Other">Other</option>
</select>
You should be able to change the ID of your form element. Just leave the name attribute as is.
I knew it would be something that simple, thank you so much, you've been a big help!