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JavaScript JavaScript and the DOM (Retiring) Getting a Handle on the DOM Select All Elements of a Particular Type

Posted by Emer Ní Chíobháin
Emer Ní Chíobháin
2,674 Points

Confused about using '' in HTML and JS

Why do we have to put purple in '' when using this code? Does this not create a string?

myList[2].style.color = 'purple'

1 Answer

Alexander Davison
Alexander Davison
65,469 Points
Alexander Davison
Alexander Davison
65,469 Points

Guil is writing JavaScript, and the rules of JavaScript state that you cannot just say purple (unless it happens to be a variable/function). Behind the scenes, it is converted to plain purple when the style is applied.