The jQuery append() inserts content at the end of the selected elements.
Syntax:
$(selector).append(content,function(index,html))
Content:
- Content is a compulsory parameter of jQuery append() method, as it specifies the content to insert at the end of the selected element.
- Its can accept following values: HTML elements, jQuery objects and DOM elements.
Function:
- It is an optional parameter.
- The function parameter is used to return the inserted content.
Index:
- Index is an argument passed within the function.
- It is used to give an index position to an element in the set.
Html:
- It provides the current HTML of the selected element.
Example 1
<!DOCTYPE html> <html> <head> <script src="https://ajax.googleapis.com/ajax/libs/jquery/1.11.3/jquery.min.js"></script> <script> $(document).ready(function(){ $("button").click(function(){ $("p").append("How are you? "); }); }); </script> </head> <body> <p>Hello! </p> <button>Click me</button> </body> </html> |
Try it
Example 2
<!DOCTYPE html> <html> <head> <script src="https://ajax.googleapis.com/ajax/libs/jquery/1.11.3/jquery.min.js"></script> <script> $(document).ready(function(){ $("button").click(function(){ $("ol").append("<li>Brain</li>"); }); }); </script> </head> <body> <p>Do you have?</p> <ol> <li>Ear</li> <li>Eyes</li> <li>Nose</li> </ol> <button>Click me</button> </body> </html> |