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DOM Node hasChildNodes() Method
Example
See if an element has any childNodes:
document.getElementById("myList").hasChildNodes()
The result will be:
true
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Definition and Usage
The hasChildNodes() method returns true if the specified node has any childNodes, otherwise false.
Browser Support
The hasChildNodes() method is supported in all major browsers.
Syntax
node.hasChildNodes()
Parameters
None
Return Value
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Boolean | true if the node has childnodes, otherwise false |
Technical Details
| DOM Version | Core Level 1 |
|---|
Node Object
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