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DOM Node isEqualNode() Method
Example
Check if two list items in two different list are equal:
var item1=document.getElementById("myList1").firstChild;
var item2=document.getElementById("myList2").firstChild;
item1.isEqualNode(item2);
var item2=document.getElementById("myList2").firstChild;
item1.isEqualNode(item2);
The result will be:
false
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Definition and Usage
The isEqualNode() method checks if two nodes are equal.
Two nodes are equal if all the following conditions are true:
- They have the same Node Type
- They have the same nodeName, NodeValue, localName, nameSpaceURI and prefix
- They have the same childNodes with all the descendants
- They have the same attributes and attribute values (the attributes does not have be in the same order)
Tip: Use the isSameNode() method to determine if two nodes are the same node.
Browser Support
The isEqualNode() method is supported in all major browsers.
Note: Internet Explorer 8 and earlier does not support this method.
Syntax
node.isEqualNode(node)
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| node | Node object | Required. The node you want to compare the specified node with |
Return Value
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Boolean | true if the two nodes are equal, otherwise false |
Technical Details
| DOM Version | Core Level 3 |
|---|
Node Object
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