jQuery Reference

Quick Reference

The prop() method sets properties and values of the selected elements.

$('div').prop();
// add color property with a value of red to every div
$('div').prop('color','red');

Syntax

Set property value:

$(selector).prop(property,value)

Set property value using a function:

$(selector).prop(property,function(index,currentvalue))

Set multiple properties and values:

$(selector).prop({property:value, property:value,...})

Note

It is generally good practice to place your jQuery code/function inside the document load function so that the action takes place ONLY after the document has finished loading. This ensures that all of the page elements that you may be selecting are in place before running the code on them.

Parameters

ParameterDescription
propertySpecifies the name of the property (required)
valueSpecifies the value of the property (required)
function(index,currentvalue)Specifies a function that returns the property value to set
  • index - receives the index position of the element in the set
  • currentvalue - receives the current property value of selected elements

jQuery Notes:

  • To use jQuery on your site, it must first be downloaded from the official jQuery site and linked to in your document <head>, or linked to via a CDN in your document <head>
  • It is generally good practice to place your jQuery code/function inside the document load function so that the action takes place ONLY after the document has finished loading
  • When using jQuery, single or double quotation marks are acceptable and work identically to one another; choose whichever you prefer, and stay consistent

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