Javascript validation: Block special characters

Question

How can I restrict users from entering special characters in the text box. I want only numbers and alphabets to be entered ( Typed / Pasted ).

Any samples?

Answer 1

For special characters:

var iChars = "!@#$%^&*()+=-[]\\\';,./{}|\":<>?";

for (var i = 0; i < document.formname.fieldname.value.length; i++) {
    if (iChars.indexOf(document.formname.fieldname.value.charAt(i)) != -1) {
        alert ("Your username has special characters. \nThese are not allowed.\n Please remove them and try again.");
        return false;
    }
}