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Readonly

methods

Toggles the readonly state of the widget. When the widget is readonly it doesn't allow user input.

There is a difference between disabled and readonly mode. The value of a disabled widget is not posted as part of a form whereas the value of a readonly widget is posted.

readonly

Parameters:readonlyBoolean

If set to true, the widget will not allow user input. If set to false, the widget will allow user input.

<textarea id="description"></textarea>
<script>
    var textarea = $("#description").kendoTextArea({
        readonly:true
    }).data('kendoTextArea');

    textarea.readonly(false);
</script>

<textarea id="description"></textarea>
<script>
    var textarea = $("#description").kendoTextArea().data('kendoTextArea');

    textarea.readonly(true);
</script>