Value of input field not set

[Trent]

I have an autocomplete input setup and it all works great - except when I look in inspector after either: selecting a suggested value; or typing in a value not in the list - the input value attribute is not set.

 

The value in my case is needed for my material design theme, which has the floating label. Without a value in the <input value="selected value"> the label returns to the middle of the field and overlaps with the selected text.

Any idea how to make the kendoAutoComplete also set the value of the input field?

[Trent]

This can be closed (or deleted). Turns out it has nothing to do with the Kendo element. I needed to hook up an on(blur) event that added a class to push the label up when there was a value in the input.