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JavaScript JavaScript and the DOM (Retiring) Making Changes to the DOM DOM Manipulation

terry okey
terry okey
3,187 Points
Posted by terry okey
terry okey
3,187 Points

set class attribute to panel

Oh this is so frustrating, and seems like such a long way to learn something. I've been through my extensive notes and on the web and I still can't get this stupid little thing. I've spent a lot of time researching and then just guessing but it could be anything. Can anyone help me with how to set the class attribute to panel?

app.js 
var contentDiv = document.getElementById('content');
var newParagraph = document.createElement('p');
var newParagraph = document.createAttribute(class 'panel');
index.html 
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
    <head>
        <title>DOM Manipulation</title>
    </head>
    <link rel="stylesheet" href="style.css" />
    <body>
        <div id="content">

        </div>
        <script src="app.js"></script>
    </body>
</html>

1 Answer

sarahmoore4
sarahmoore4
6,980 Points
sarahmoore4
sarahmoore4
6,980 Points

in order to set the class attribute, you would write

newParagraph.className = 'panel';

you don't need to declare a new variable for it - hope this helps!