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Value

methods

Gets or sets the text value in the message box input field. When called without arguments, returns the current input value. When called with a string argument, sets the input value.

value

Returns:String

- The current value of the message box input when used as a getter.

<div id="chat"></div>
<button id="getBtn">Get Value</button>
<button id="setBtn">Set Value</button>
<script>
let chat = $("#chat").kendoChat({
    authorId: "user1"
}).data("kendoChat");

$("#getBtn").on("click", function() {
    console.log("Current value:", chat.value());
});

$("#setBtn").on("click", function() {
    chat.value("Hello from the API!");
});
</script>