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jQuery HTML replaceWith() Method

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Example

Replace the first p element with some bold text:

$("button").click(function(){
   $("p:first").replaceWith("<b>Hello world!</b>");
});

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Definition and Usage

The replaceWith() method replaces selected elements with new content.

Tip: The replaceWith() and replaceAll() methods do the same thing. The difference is in the syntax: the placement of the content and selector, and that replaceWith() can replace content using a function.

Syntax

$(selector).replaceWith(content)

Parameter Description
content Required. Specifies the new content.

Possible values:
  • HTML code - like "<div>Hello world</div>"
  • New elements - like document.createElement("div")
  • Existing elements - like $(".div1")

Replace Elements Using a Function

Using a function to replace selected elements with new content.

Syntax

$(selector).replaceWith(function())

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Parameter Description
function() Required. A function that returns the new content to replace the selected elements with

Examples

Try it Yourself - Examples

Replace elements with a new element
How to create a new DOM element, with document.createElement(), to replace the selected elements.

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