javascript - Is there any way to disable a bunch of form elements at once? -

i'd disable section of html form elements depending on conditions. seems ideal way that:

<fieldset disabled>     <input value="one" />     <input value="two" /> </fieldset> 

now, 2 inputs disabled. however, seems totally borked on ie8. inputs appear disabled can still type in them.

fiddle (not if jsfiddle works in ie8)

is there cross-browser solution problem, without adding disabled every form element (which complicate script). tricky select <fieldset> in jquery, .each() through form elements , disable them - however, i'm setting disabled attribute using knockout binding there's no place add such code. last resort use custom knockout binding disables children too, le sigh.

in short: no. reason behind because lack of support in ie8 , disabled attribute on fieldset element.

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in ie7 , ie8, attribute disables form elements in < legend >.

i'm afraid should custom solution answers other users / own custom binding.