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JavaScript

Posted by James March
James March
7,921 Points

.html() rather than .text()

In what situation would I use the .text() method in jQuery over .html()?

Seems to me that .html() is more versatile and can do more?

3 Answers

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
243,318 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
243,318 Points

One good reason to use "text" is when you are displaying something that was entered by the user, and you do not want to allow them to create HTML elements. This is done right here on the forum. At one time, it was possible to include HTML tags in forum postings but that doesn't work any more now that the input is handled as text instead.

Amber Fuller
Amber Fuller
4,598 Points
Amber Fuller
Amber Fuller
4,598 Points

.html will treat a string as HTML, where .text will treat the string as text. Here's a discussion on stackoverflow about it https://stackoverflow.com/questions/1910794/what-is-the-difference-between-jquery-text-and-html

James March
James March
7,921 Points
James March
James March
7,921 Points

Thanks for these, appreciated