This is something that's driving me nuts:

I have this code and it works: I am trying to learn JavaScript before becoming addicted to JQuery. My sample project involves getting the value of the text-box, and validating according to it's length. the name of the form is membership.

Example: This works:

function validateForm()

{

    var element = document.membership;



    if(element.txtName.value == )

    {

        element.txtName.className = alert;

    }

    else

    {

        element.txtName.className = ;

    }

}

But this doesn't:

function validateForm()

{

    var element = document.membership;

    var nameLenght = element.txtName.value.lenght;



    if(nameLenght < 1)

    {

        element.txtName.className = alert;

    }

    else

    {

        element.txtName.className = ;

    }

}

Just an FYI: I am new to JavaScript but very familiar with the syntax. I just want to learn the basics and move up.

I even read some solutions on here but feel I am simply sinking deeper.

Thanks for your help.