Question

I have this script: JsFiddle

If you type something you will get Google suggestions. I would like to get the value (on keyUp) of the first li item (child) with jQuery and then do some function.

I tried this:

select: function(e, ui){
    $("#term").val(ui.first.item.value);
}

Answer 1

I think what you’re aiming for is to use the open property on the autocomplete field:

open: function(e, ui) {
  var feelingLucky = $('.ui-autocomplete li:first-child a').html();
  // do something
}

Here’s an example.