jquery - Putting placeholder attribute on file type input field

Question

Is there a way to put a placeholder for input field which are file type?

I already tried jquery watermark plugin and it doesn't work.

Answer 1

Placeholder attribute should not be used for <input type="file">. Placeholders are used to give a hint about the input. And as file input is itself a browse button, it is clearly seen that it is for choosing a file. And if there's no file chosen it shows "no file chosen" next to the button.

Because:

1. In some browsers it just shows up as a button.
2. It already have default text which can not be changed.
3. Each browser renders it in own way.
4. IE will not support placeholder text.