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JavaScript Introduction to jQuery Hello, jQuery! Accessing and Modifying Attributes

Posted by saddam lashuel
saddam lashuel
Courses Plus Student 9,178 Points

Jquery- not() method

Would you please break this code down for me. $('a').not('[href*="my-domain.com"]').attr("target", "_blank");

1 Answer

Patrik Horváth
Patrik Horváth
11,110 Points
Patrik Horváth
Patrik Horváth
11,110 Points
  • Select ALL "a" TAGS ( anchor )
  • Check if domain DOEST HAVE "my-domain.com" in href ( * mean anywhere in href you learn it in CSS Selectors )
  • If there are some links give them attribute "target="_blank" ( if you click it it open in new window )

hope i helps :)

saddam lashuel
saddam lashuel
Courses Plus Student 9,178 Points

Thanks!!