Example
Set text content for all p elements:
$("button").click(function(){
$("p").text("Hello world!");
}); |
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Definition and Usage
The text() method sets or returns the text content of the selected elements.
Return Text Content
When this method is used to return a value, it returns the combined text
content of all matched element (HTML markup will be removed).
Syntax
Set Text Content
When this method is used to set a value, it overwrites all content of the
selected elements.
Syntax
Parameter |
Description |
content |
Specifies the new text content for the selected elements. Note:
Special characters will be encoded |
Set Text Content Using a Function
Using a function to set the text content of all selected elements.
Syntax
Parameter |
Description |
function(index,oldcontent) |
Specifies a function that returns the new text content for the
selected elements.
- index - Optional. Receives the index position of the selector
- oldcontent - Optional. Receives the current content of
the selector
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