Example
Set the content of all p elements:
$("button").click(function(){
$("p").html("Hello <b>world</b>!");
}); |
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Definition and Usage
The html() method sets or returns the content (innerHTML) of the selected elements.
Return Element Content
When this method is used to return a value, it returns the content of
the FIRST matched element.
Syntax
Set Element Content
When this method is used to set a value, it overwrites the content of ALL
matched elements.
Syntax
Parameter |
Description |
content |
Specifies the new content for the selected elements (can
contain HTML tags) |
Set Element Content Using a Function
Using a function to set the content of all selected elements.
Syntax
Parameter |
Description |
function(index,oldcontent) |
Specifies a function that returns the new 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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