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jQuery before() Method

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Example

Insert content before each <p> element:

$("button").click(function(){
  $("p").before("<p>Hello world!</p>");
});

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Definition and Usage

The before() method inserts specified content in front of (before) the selected elements.

Tip:  To insert content after selected elements, use the after() method.


Syntax

$(selector).before(content,function(index))

Parameter Description
content Specifies the content to insert (can contain HTML tags)

Possible values:

  • HTML elements
  • jQuery objects
  • DOM elements
function(index) Optional. Specifies a function that returns the content to insert
  • index - Returns the index position of the element in the set


Examples

Try it Yourself - Examples

before() - Create content with HTML, jQuery and DOM
Insert content with the before() method.

Insert content using a function
How to use a function to insert content before selected elements.


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