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kparisekparise 

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!

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David81David81

You should be able to change the ID of your form element. Just leave the name attribute as is.

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David81David81

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.

kparisekparise

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">&nbsp;<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>

David81David81

You should be able to change the ID of your form element. Just leave the name attribute as is.

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kparisekparise

I knew it would be something that simple, thank you so much, you've been a big help!