Example
Set the width of all p elements:
$("button").click(function(){
$("p").width(200);
}); |
Try it yourself »
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Definition and Usage
The width() method sets or returns the width of the selected element.
Return Width
Returns the width of the FIRST matched element.
Syntax
Set Width
Sets the width of ALL
matched elements.
Syntax
Parameter |
Description |
value |
Required. Specifies the width in px, em, %,
etc. Default unit is px |
Set Width Using a Function
Using a function to set the width of ALL
matched elements.
Syntax
Parameter |
Description |
function(index,oldwidth) |
Specifies a function that returns the new width of selected
elements.
- index - Optional. Receives the index position of the selector
- oldwidth - Optional. Receives the current width of
the selector
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Try it Yourself - Examples |
Get
the width of the document and window elements
How to use the width() method to get the current width of the document and window
elements.
Set
the width using em and % values
How to set the width of an element using other length units.