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jQuery SelectorsExample
Select all <span> elements that are a direct child of a <div> element:
$("div > span")
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Definition and Usage
The ("parent > child") selector selects all elements that are a direct child of the specified element.
Syntax
("parent > child")
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| parent | Required. Specifies the parent element to be selected |
| child | Required. Specifies the direct child element (of the specified parent element) to be selected |
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Select
all <li> elements that are a direct child of an <ul> element
How to select all <li> elements that are a direct child of an <ul>
element with a classname.
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