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jQuery HTML before() Method

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Example

Insert content before each p element:

$("button").click(function(){
  $("p").before("<p>Hello world!</p>");
});

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Definition and Usage

The before() method inserts specified content in front of (before) the selected elements.

Syntax

$(selector).before(content)

Parameter Description
content Required. Specifies the content to insert (can contain HTML tags)

Insert Content Using a Function

Using a function to insert specified content before selected elements.

Syntax

$(selector).before(function(index))

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Parameter Description
function(index) Required. Specifies a function that returns the content to insert.
  • index - Optional. Receives the index position of the selector

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