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

Simple and easy to understand.

var mySearchTimeout;
$('#ctl00_mainContent_CaseSearch').keyup(function () {
   clearTimeout(mySearchTimeout);
   var filter = $(this).val();
   mySearchTimeout = setTimeout(function () { myAjaxCall(filter); }, 700);
   return true;
});