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4,655 PointsSelect the <input> element with the ID linkName and store its value in the variable inputValue.
I've tried
const inputValue = document.getElementById('linkName');
&
const inputValue = document.querySelector('#linkName');
const inputValue = document.querySelector('input #linkName');
const inputValue = document.querySelector('input #linkName');
<!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>
2 Answers
Unsubscribed User
Front End Web Development Techdegree Student 33,900 PointsHi Kayla,
your selectors are fine and they work.
You just forgot to use to put .value at the end to actually get the value of the selected id element. ;-)
Blessings from Berlin and happy java-scripting, Nils
PS: If my answer helped you or solved your issues, please upvote my answer and/or mark it as "Best answer" (so people browsing the community forum know your issue is solved)
Kayla Howard
4,655 PointsThank you so very much for your time! Have a Wonderful day!
Unsubscribed User
Front End Web Development Techdegree Student 33,900 PointsGlad, i could help.