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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

The argument, which defines whether the TimePicker should be readonly or editable.

<input id="timepicker" />
<script>
$("#timepicker").kendoTimePicker();

var timepicker = $("#timepicker").data("kendoTimePicker");

timepicker.readonly();
</script>

<input id="timepicker" />
<script>
$("#timepicker").kendoTimePicker();

var timepicker = $("#timepicker").data("kendoTimePicker");

timepicker.readonly(false);
</script>