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tr insertCell() Method

tr Object Reference tr Object

Definition and Usage

The insertCell() method inserts a cell into the current row.

Syntax

trObject.insertCell(index)

Value Description
index An integer (starts at 0) that specifies the position of the new cell in the current row. The value of -1 can also be used; which results in that the new cell will be inserted at the last position.

If this parameter is omitted, insertCell() inserts the new cell at the last position in IE and at the first position in Chrome and Safari.

This parameter is required in Firefox and Opera, but optional in Internet Explorer, Chrome and Safari.


Browser Support

Internet Explorer Firefox Opera Google Chrome Safari

The insertCell() method is supported in all major browsers.


Example

Example

Insert new cell(s) in the first table row:

<html>
<head>
<script type="text/javascript">
function displayResult()
{
var firstRow=document.getElementById("myTable").rows[0];
var x=firstRow.insertCell(-1);
x.innerHTML="New cell"
}
</script>
</head>
<body>

<table id="myTable" border="1">
  <tr>
    <td>First cell</td>
    <td>Second cell</td>
    <td>Third cell</td>
  </tr>
</table>
<br />
<button type="button" onclick="displayResult()">Insert cell</button>

</body>
</html>

Try it yourself »


Examples

More Examples

Add a new row to a table - then add cells and content


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