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DOM Element setAttribute() Method
Element ObjectExample
Set the type attribute of an input element:
document.getElementsByTagName("INPUT")[0].setAttribute("type","button");
Before setting the attribute:
After setting the attribute:
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Definition and Usage
The setAttribute() method adds the specified attribute, and gives it the specified value.
If the specified attribute allready exists, only the value is set/changed
Browser Support
The setAttribute() method is supported in all major browsers.
Internet Explorer 8 and earlier does not support this method.
Syntax
element.setAttribute(attributename,attributevalue)
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| attributename | String | Required. The name of the attribute you want to add |
| attributevalue | String | Required. The value of the attribute you want to add |
Return Value
No return value.
Technical Details
| DOM Version | Core Level 1 |
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