I guess this would be even better:
$("#option01:checked")
Not sure why I did not think of that earlier. :)
On Jul 20, 11:53 am, Micky Hulse <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I have a form (#fmSearch) with three radio buttons:
>
> <input name="options" value="a.html" id="option01" type="radio"> ...
> <input name="options" value="b.html" id="option02" type="radio"> ...
> <input name="options" value="c.html" id="option03" type="radio"> ...
>
> When testing for a specific radio button, which of the below
> techniques is faster/better?
>
> $('#option01').attr('checked', 'checked');
>
> or
>
> $("[EMAIL PROTECTED]'option01']:checked")
>
> If I had to guess, I would say the the first option is faster... but I
> like the readability of the second one better.
>
> Anyone know of a good tutorial that details how to wok with forms
> using jQuery (sans-plugins)?
>
> Many thanks in advance!
>
> Cheers,
> Micky
