Another lightweight HTML5 placeholder shim for jQuery

• Does nothing if browser supports the placeholder attribute.
• Does not set the value of inputs; so no issues with browser autocomplete or accidentally posted forms.
• Uses ARIA for enhanced accessibility.
• Very small.

Usage

HTML:

<input type="search" placeholder="Search site"/>

JS:

jQuery(function ($) {
    $('input, textarea').placeholderShim();
});

CSS:

.placeholder-shim {
    color: dodgerblue;
}

Compatibility

Tested in Internet Explorer 7, 8 and 9.