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JavaScript JavaScript and the DOM (Retiring) Making Changes to the DOM Removing Nodes

Posted by Hanwen Zhang
Hanwen Zhang
20,084 Points

('li:last-child') what does the : and the name of last-child work here?

help please

1 Answer

Peter Vann
Peter Vann
36,425 Points

Hi Hanwen!

li:last-child allows you target precisely the sole list-item that is the last one in that list, which is why Guil is using it to remove the last list-item.

I hope that helps.

Stay safe and happy coding!

Hanwen Zhang
Hanwen Zhang
20,084 Points

Thank you Peter