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JavaScript JavaScript Basics Working with Strings Display the Value of a String on a Page

MOSHE SCHWIMMER
MOSHE SCHWIMMER
6,301 Points
Posted by MOSHE SCHWIMMER
MOSHE SCHWIMMER
6,301 Points

querySelector and innerHTML vs document.write

Why do we need this whole headache from querySelector and innerHTML , when u can use the "document.write" method, ?

1 Answer

Johnathan Guzman
Johnathan Guzman
7,432 Points
Johnathan Guzman
Johnathan Guzman
7,432 Points

Hey Moshe ! The innerHTML property can be used to change any existing content(could be a blank space) whereas document.write can be used similarly without targeting any elements.

I hope this helps.

Gary Angarita
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Gary Angarita
Full Stack JavaScript Techdegree Student 1,878 Points

So, if you use innerHTML, you're adding it to the html file AND the .js file? In other words, one method adds it to two places (making it permanent) and the other one just keeps it in your .js file?