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JavaScript Introduction to jQuery DOM Manipulation Changing Styles

Vic Mercier
Vic Mercier
3,276 Points
Posted by Vic Mercier
Vic Mercier
3,276 Points

Don't understand the addClass method.

This method looks like the className.

1 Answer

Jordan Hewett
Jordan Hewett
9,437 Points
Jordan Hewett
Jordan Hewett
9,437 Points

They both get and set classes for elements. The addClass() method is specifically for jQuery whereas the className (which is a property on an element, not a method) is for vanilla javascript