get value of input js
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<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="utf-8">
<title>Get Text Input Field Value in JavaScript</title>
</head>
<body>
<input type="text" placeholder="Type something..." id="myInput">
<button type="button" onclick="getInputValue();">Get Value</button>
<script>
function getInputValue(){
// Selecting the input element and get its value
var inputVal = document.getElementById("myInput").value;
// Displaying the value
alert(inputVal);
}
</script>
</body>
</html>