Make Column Read-Only in Edit Form

Question

I am attempting to lock down some fields in the Edit Form so that the data cannot be accidentally changed.

I am knowledgeable of how to use script and content editor web parts, so I am able to insert script.

I tried this script, but it did nothing:

 <script src="http://ajax.googleapis.com/ajax/libs/jquery/1.3.1/jquery.min.js"
       type="text/javascript"></script>

<script type="text/javascript">

$(document).ready(function()
{
//Set the Field to Read only and change its background colour
$("input[title='Metrics ID']").attr("readonly","true").css('background-color','#F6F6F6');
//You can disable the field also:  $("input[Title='Metrics ID']").attr("disabled", "disabled");
});

</script>

Any advice or resources would be very appreciated. Thanks! Oh, and I am working in SharePoint 2013.

Answer 1

You can use SPUtility.js for hide and read only fields in SharePoint forms.

Reference link: https://sputility.codeplex.com