Uncaught Syntax error, unrecognized expression: # when using $('#' + var);

var $this = $(this);

var id = $this.attr('for');

var val = $('#' + id).val();

this throws an Uncaught Syntax error, unrecognized expression: #

Attachments (0)

Change History (1)

resolution:	→ invalid
status:	new → closed

This is not a jQuery bug. I'd suggest checking the value of id before using it in your selector.

Side navigation