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

Joseph Frazer
Joseph Frazer
5,404 Points
Posted by Joseph Frazer
Joseph Frazer
5,404 Points

I am confused on this question.

On the JavaScript and the DOM there is a challenge I am struggling with. Please help.

https://teamtreehouse.com/library/javascript-and-the-dom-2/making-changes-to-the-dom/modifying-elements

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>
app.js 
let linkName = document.getElementById('linkName').value;
Jacob Mishkin
Jacob Mishkin
23,118 Points

That should work for you. What is the challenge saying?

1 Answer

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,020 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,020 Points

It looks like you passed task 1 — good so far!

For task 2, you'll be doing the opposite: you will get the element on the left side of the assignment, and give it the value of your variable. You will need to use the ID of the <a> element, of course, and then assign to it's textContent property.

Give it a try, and if you still have trouble, be sure to share your task 2 code.