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jQuery HTML text() Method

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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

$(selector).text()

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Set Text Content

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

Syntax

$(selector).text(content)

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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

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

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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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