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DOM Document createAttribute() Method
Document ObjectExample
Create a class attribute, with the value "democlass", and insert it to an H1 element:
var att=document.createAttribute("class");
att.value="democlass";
document.getElementsByTagName("H1")[0].setAttributeNode(att);
att.value="democlass";
document.getElementsByTagName("H1")[0].setAttributeNode(att);
Before creating the attribute:
Hello World
After inserting the attribute:
Hello World
Try it yourself »
Definition and Usage
The createAttribute() method creates an attribute with the specified name, and returns the attribute as an Attr object.
Read more about the Attr object in our Attr object reference.
Browser Support
The createAttribute() method is supported in all major browsers.
Syntax
document.createAttribute(attributename)
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| attributename | Attr object | Required. The name of the attribute you want to create |
Return Value
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Node object | The created attribute |
Technical Details
| DOM Version | Core Level 1 |
|---|
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