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jQuery Misc MethodsExample
Get the index of the clicked <li> element, relative to its siblings:
$("li").click(function(){
alert($(this).index());
});
alert($(this).index());
});
Try it yourself »
Definition and Usage
The index() method returns the index position of specified elements relative to other specified elements.
The elements can be specified by jQuery selectors, or a DOM element.
Note: If the element is not found, index() will return -1.
Index of First Matched Element, Relative to Sibling elements.
Get the index position of the first matched selected element relative to its sibling elements.
Syntax
Index of an Element, Relative to the Selector.
Get the index position of an element, relative to the selector.
The element can be specified using a DOM element, or a jQuery selector.
Syntax
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| element | Optional. Specifies the element to get the index position of. Can be a DOM element or a jQuery selector |
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