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DOM NodeList item() Method
NodeList ObjectExample
Return the first child node of an element:
document.body.childNodes.item(0);
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Definition and Usage
The item() method returns the node at the specified index in a node lists.
Read more about the Node object in our Node object reference.
This syntax:
document.body.childNodes.item(0);
Will produce the same result as this syntax:
document.body.childNodes[0];
Browser Support
The item() method is supported in all major browsers.
Syntax
nodelist.item(index)
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| index | Number | Required. The index of the node you want to return, in the node list |
Return Value
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Node object | The node at the specified index |
Technical Details
| DOM Version | Core Level 1 |
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