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jQuery HTML html() Method

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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

$(selector).html()

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Set Element Content

When this method is used to set a value, it overwrites the content of ALL matched elements.

Syntax

$(selector).html(content)

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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

$(selector).html(function(index,oldcontent))

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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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