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how can I reset file input in IE, I used the following and it worked in chrome and FF but not IE

fileInputElement.value=

what's the alternative in IE ?

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answered 13 Years ago quinlanhenryf · Accepted Answer

If fileInputElement is on its own in the form fileInputForm, you can do:

window.fileInputForm.reset();

Otherwise for IE you'll have to replace the element with a clone:

fileInputElement.parentNode.replaceChild(

    fileInputElement.cloneNode(true), 

    fileInputElement

);