Run javascript function when user finishes typing instead of on key up?

Question

I want to trigger an ajax request when the user has finished typing in a text box. I don\'t want it to run the function on every time the user types a letter because that wo

Answer 1

If you are looking for a specific length (such as a zipcode field):

$("input").live("keyup", function( event ){
if(this.value.length == this.getAttribute('maxlength')) {
        //make ajax request here after.
    }
  });