Set default value of a password input so it can be read

Question

I want to have a password field which says \"Password\" in it before a user enters their password (so they know what the field is)

I\'d rather just use Javascript, i

Answer 1

Change your password input to be a simple input type text. Then, with JavaScript (or JQuery) on focus event, change it to be a input type password.

Here is a little untested sample with plain JavaScript (no JQUERY):