Changing the type of an input field using jQuery (text -> password)

Question

I am trying to change type of input, specifically after click into input change type=\"text\" to change=\"password\".

I don\'t know why, but I can\'

Answer 1

If you're using jQuery 1.6, use .prop instead:

$('input#id_reg_pass').removeAttr("type");
$('input#id_reg_pass').prop('type', 'password');
$(this).addClass('exampleText').val($(this).attr('title'));

Demo: http://jsfiddle.net/z8Rj3/