jQuery | prepend() with Examples
The prepend() method is an inbuilt method in jQuery which is used to insert a specified content at the beginning of the selected element.
Syntax:
$(selector).prepend(content, function)
Parameters: This method accept two parameters as mentioned above and described below:
- content: It is required parameter which is used to specify the content need to be inserted.
- function: It is optional parameter which is used to specify the function to perform after call.
Return Value: This method returns the selected element with the specified changes made by prepend() method.
Below examples illustrate the prepend() method in jQuery:
Example 1: This example does not contains optional parameter.
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<!DOCTYPE html><html> <head> <title>The prepend Method</title> <script src=" </script> <!-- jQuery code to show the working of this method --> <script> $(document).ready(function(){ $("button").click(function(){ $("p").prepend("Welcome to "); }); }); </script> <style> div { width: 350px; height: 100px; font-weight: bold; padding:20px; font-size: 25px; border: 2px solid green; } </style> </head> <body> <div> <p>GeeksforGeeks!</p> <!-- Click on this button to see the change --> <button>Click Here!</button> </div> </body></html> |
Output:
Before click on the button:
After click on the button:
Example 2: This example contains optional parameter.
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<!DOCTYPE html><html> <head> <title>The prepend Method</title> <script src= </script> <!-- jQuery code to show the working of this method --> <script> $(document).ready(function() { $("button").click(function() { $("p").prepend(function() { return "<b>Hello "; }); }); }); </script> <style> div { width: 350px; height: 100px; font-weight: bold; padding:20px; font-size: 25px; border: 2px solid green; } </style> </head> <body> <div> <p>Contributor!</p> <!-- Click on this button to see the change --> <button>Click Here!</button> </div> </body></html> |
Output:
Before click on the button:
After click on the button:
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