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jQuery HTML/CSS MethodsExample
Insert a <span> element before each <p> element:
$("button").click(function(){
$("<span>Hello world!</span>").insertBefore("p");
});
$("<span>Hello world!</span>").insertBefore("p");
});
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Definition and Usage
The insertBefore() method inserts HTML elements before the selected elements.
Tip: To insert HTML elements after the selected elements, use the insertAfter() method.
Syntax
$(content).insertBefore(selector)
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| content | Required. Specifies the content to insert (must contain HTML tags). Note: If content is an existing element, it will be moved from its current position, and inserted before the selected elements. |
| selector | Required. Specifies where to insert the content |
Try it Yourself - Examples
Insert an existing element
How to use the insertBefore() method to insert an existing element before each
selected element.
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