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DOM Node appendChild() Method
Example
Append an item in a list:
document.getElementById("myList").appendChild(newListItem);
Before appending:
- Coffee
- Tea
After appending:
- Coffee
- Tea
- Water
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Definition and Usage
The appendChild() method appends a node as the last child of a node.
Tip: If you want create a new paragraph, with text, remember to create the text as a Text node wich you append to the paragraph, then append the paragraph to the document.
You can also use the appendChild() method to move an element from one element to another.
Example
Move a list item from one list to another:
var node=document.getElementById("myList2").lastChild;
document.getElementById("myList1").appendChild(node);
document.getElementById("myList1").appendChild(node);
Before appending:
- Coffee
- Tea
- Water
- Milk
After appending:
- Coffee
- Tea
- Milk
- Water
Try it yourself »
Browser Support
The appendChild() method is supported in all major browsers.
Syntax
node.appendChild(node)
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| node | Node object | Required. The node object you want to append |
Return Value
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Node object | The appended node |
Technical Details
| DOM Version | Core Level 1 |
|---|
Node Object
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