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tr deleteCell() Method
tr Object
Definition and Usage
The deleteCell() method deletes a cell in the current table row.
Syntax
trObject.deleteCell(index)
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| index | An integer (starts at 0) that specifies the position of the cell to delete in the current row.
The value of -1 can also be used; which result in that the last cell will be deleted. If this parameter is omitted, deleteCell() removes the last cell in IE and the first cell in Chrome and Safari. This parameter is required in Firefox and Opera, but optional in Internet Explorer, Chrome and Safari. |
Browser Support
The deleteCell() method is supported in all major browsers.
Example
Example
Delete first cell from the first table row:
<html>
<head>
<script>
function displayResult()
{
var firstRow=document.getElementById("myTable").rows[0];
firstRow.deleteCell(0);
}
</script>
</head>
<body>
<table id="myTable" border="1">
<tr>
<td>First cell</td>
<td>Second cell</td>
<td>Third cell</td>
</tr>
</table>
<br>
<button type="button" onclick="displayResult()">Delete first cell</button>
</body>
</html>
<head>
<script>
function displayResult()
{
var firstRow=document.getElementById("myTable").rows[0];
firstRow.deleteCell(0);
}
</script>
</head>
<body>
<table id="myTable" border="1">
<tr>
<td>First cell</td>
<td>Second cell</td>
<td>Third cell</td>
</tr>
</table>
<br>
<button type="button" onclick="displayResult()">Delete first cell</button>
</body>
</html>
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