How To Replace Text In Jquery

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Replacing text in a web page is a common operation that can be easily achieved using jQuery. In this blog post, we will discuss different methods to replace text in a web page using jQuery. Let’s get started!

Method 1: The ‘text()’ function

The easiest way to replace text in a web page using jQuery is by using the text() function. This function can be used to get or set the text content of the selected elements.

Here’s a simple example of how to use the text() function to replace text:

<!-- HTML -->
<div id="example">Hello, World!</div>

<!-- jQuery -->
$("#example").text("New text");

In this example, we first select the element with the ID “example” using the $(“#example”) selector. Then, we use the text() function to set its content to “New text”. The result will be:

<div id="example">New text</div>

Method 2: The ‘html()’ function

Another useful method is the html() function. This function works similarly to the text() function, but it allows you to replace the HTML content of the selected elements.

Here’s an example of how to use the html() function to replace text:

<!-- HTML -->
<div id="example">Hello, <strong>World!</strong></div>

<!-- jQuery -->
$("#example").html("New text");

In this case, we select the element with the ID “example” and use the html() function to set its content to “New text”. The result will look like this:

<div id="example">New text</div>

Method 3: The ‘replaceWith()’ function

If you want to replace an entire element, including its HTML structure and content, you can use the replaceWith() function. This function allows you to replace the selected elements with new content.

Here’s an example of how to use the replaceWith() function:

<!-- HTML -->
<div id="example">Hello, World!</div>

<!-- jQuery -->
$("#example").replaceWith("<div id='example'>New text</div>");

Now, the entire element with the ID “example” has been replaced with a new element that has the same ID but different content:

<div id="example">New text</div>

Conclusion

In this post, we have seen different methods to replace text in a web page using jQuery. You can choose the best method according to your needs and requirements, whether you want to replace the text content, the HTML content or the entire element. Happy coding!