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JavaScript JavaScript and the DOM (Retiring) Making Changes to the DOM Modifying Elements

NICK DOURADO
NICK DOURADO
4,640 Points
Posted by NICK DOURADO
NICK DOURADO
4,640 Points

I Didn't Get Solve This. I Need Help to understand!

Please, I didn't get how to solve this!

app.js 
let inputValue = document.getElementById('linkName');
inputvalue.addEventListener('click', () => {
linkName = 'linkName.value';
});
index.html 
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
    <head>
        <title>DOM Manipulation</title>
    </head>
    <link rel="stylesheet" href="style.css" />
    <body>
        <div id="content">
            <label>Link Name:</label>
            <input type="text" id="linkName">
            <a id="link" href="https://teamtreehouse.com"></a>
        </div>
        <script src="app.js"></script>
    </body>
</html>

1 Answer

Julian Gutierrez
Julian Gutierrez
19,201 Points
Julian Gutierrez
Julian Gutierrez
19,201 Points

There is no need to add an event listener.

You need to select the necessary link with document.querySelector and set its innerHTML to what is stored in inputValue.