JavaScript element.hidden Property

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JavaScript element.hidden Property

The element.hidden property gets or sets the hidden status of the specified element.

Tips: The hidden property applies to all presentation modes and should not be used to hide content that is meant to be directly accessible to the user.

Get Hidden Status

Example

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<!DOCTYPE html> <html> <body> <p hidden>This paragarph is hidden</p> <button onclick="myFunction()">Click Me</button> <p id="point"></p> <script> var x = document.getElementById("point"); var elem = document.getElementsByTagName("p")[0]; function myFunction(){ x.innerHTML = elem.hidden; } </script> </body> </html>

Syntax

element.hidden

Return Values

ValueExplanation
trueIf the specified element is hidden.
falseIf the specified element is NOT hidden.

Set Hidden Status

Example

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<!DOCTYPE html> <html> <body> <p>Click on the button to hide this paragarph.</p> <button onclick="myFunction()">Click Me</button> <script> var elem = document.getElementsByTagName("p")[0]; function myFunction(){ elem.hidden = true; } </script> </body> </html>

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