HTML DOM removeChild()Method
Element ObjectExamples
Remove a node from the child node list:
var list=document.getElementById("myList");
list.removeChild(list.childNodes[0]);
list.removeChild(list.childNodes[0]);
Before removal:
- Coffee
- Tea
- Milk
After removal:
- Tea
- Milk
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Definition and Usage
The removeChild() method removes a specified node from the child node list.
If the removal is successful, this method returns the removed node; if it fails, it returns NULL.
Browser Support
All major browsers support the removeChild method
Syntax
node.removeChild(node)
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| node | Node Object | Required. The node object you want to remove. |
Return Value
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Node Object | The removed node |
Technical Details
| DOM Version | Core Level 1 Node Object |
|---|
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