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Table deleteRow() Method
Table Object
Definition and Usage
The deleteRow() method removes the row at the specified index from a table.
Syntax
tableObject.deleteRow(index)
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| index | An integer that specifies the position of the row to delete (starts
at 0). The value of -1 can also be used; which result in that the last
row will be deleted. This parameter is required in Firefox and Opera, but optional in Internet Explorer, Chrome and Safari. If this parameter is omitted, deleteRow() removes the last row in IE and the first row in Chrome and Safari. |
Browser Support
The deleteRow() method is supported in all major browsers.
Example
Example
Delete the first row in the table:
<html>
<head>
<script>
function displayResult()
{
document.getElementById("myTable").deleteRow(0);
}
</script>
</head>
<body>
<table id="myTable" border="1">
<tr>
<td>cell 1</td>
<td>cell 2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>cell 3</td>
<td>cell 4</td>
</tr>
</table>
<br>
<button type="button" onclick="displayResult()">Delete first row</button>
</body>
</html>
<head>
<script>
function displayResult()
{
document.getElementById("myTable").deleteRow(0);
}
</script>
</head>
<body>
<table id="myTable" border="1">
<tr>
<td>cell 1</td>
<td>cell 2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>cell 3</td>
<td>cell 4</td>
</tr>
</table>
<br>
<button type="button" onclick="displayResult()">Delete first row</button>
</body>
</html>
Try it yourself »
More Examples
Delete the row you click on
This example uses deleteRow() to delete the row you click on.
Table Object
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