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GetFiles

methods

Retrieves the files that are currently selected.

getFiles

Returns:Array

Represents an collection of all currently selected files.

<input name="files" id="files" type="file" />
<button id="getFiles" class="k-button">Show selected files count</button>
<script>

  $(document).ready(function() {
    $("#files").kendoUpload();

    $("#getFiles").on('click', function(e){
      e.preventDefault();

      var upload = $("#files").data("kendoUpload"),
          files = upload.getFiles();

      alert("You have selected " + files.length  + " files");
/* The result can be observed in the DevTools(F12) console of the browser. */
      console.log(files);
    })
  });
</script>