readonly

    Toggles the readonly state of the widget. When the widget is readonly it doesn't allow user input.

    There is a difference between disabled and readonly mode. The value of a disabled widget is not posted as part of a form whereas the value of a readonly widget is posted.

    Parameters

    readonly Boolean

    The argument, which defines whether the DateTimePicker should be readonly or editable.

    Example - make DateTimePicker widget readonly

    Open In Dojo
    <input id="datetimepicker" />
    <script>
    $("#datetimepicker").kendoDateTimePicker();
    
    var datetimepicker = $("#datetimepicker").data("kendoDateTimePicker");
    
    datetimepicker.readonly();
    </script>

    Example - make DateTimePicker widget editable

    Open In Dojo
    <input id="datetimepicker" />
    <script>
    $("#datetimepicker").kendoDateTimePicker();
    
    var datetimepicker = $("#datetimepicker").data("kendoDateTimePicker");
    
    datetimepicker.readonly(false);
    </script>
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