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DOM Node removeChild() Method
Example
Remove an item from a list:
var list=document.getElementById("myList");
list.removeChild(list.childNodes[0]);
list.removeChild(list.childNodes[0]);
Before removing:
- Coffee
- Tea
- Milk
After removing:
- Tea
- Milk
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Definition and Usage
The removeChild() method removes a specified child node of the specified element.
Returns the removed node as a Node object, or null if the node does not exist.
Browser Support
The removeChild() method is supported in all major browsers.
Syntax
node.removeChild(node)
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| node | Node object | Required. The node object you want to remove |
Return Value
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Node object | The removed node |
Technical Details
| DOM Version | Core Level 1 |
|---|
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