jQuery eq()Method
jQuery Traversal MethodsExamples
Select the second <p> element (index 1):
$("p").eq(1).css("background-color","yellow");
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Definition and Usage
The eq() method returns the element with the specified index number of the selected elements.
Index numbers start at 0, so the first element has index 0 (not 1).
Syntax
$(selector).eq(index)
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| index | Required. Specifies the index of the element. Can be an integer or a negative number. Note:Using a negative number starts the index from the end of the selected elements. |
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Using a negative number
Use a negative number to return the second <p> element from the end of the selected elements.
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