How to get the input element triggering the jQuery autocomplete widget?

Question

I have several input fields that are enhanced with jQuery auto-complete functionality. How to get the corresponding input field when a select event is triggered?

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Answer 1

Try using $(this)

$('input[type=text]').autocomplete({
    source: 'suggestions.php',
    select: function(event, ui) {
        // here I need the input element that have triggered the event
        alert($(this).attr('name'));
    }
});