JavaScript element.tagName Property
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JavaScript element.tagName Property
The element.tagName property returns the name of the tag for the given element.
Note: This property is read-only.
Example
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<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<body>
<p id="whatTag">Click on the button to display the tagName of this element.</p>
<button onclick="myFunction()">Click Me</button>
<p id="point"></p>
<script>
var x = document.getElementById("point");
var elem = document.getElementById("whatTag");
function myFunction(){
x.innerHTML = "TagName = " +elem.tagName;
}
</script>
</body>
</html>
Syntax
element.tagName
Return Values
| Value | Explanation |
|---|---|
| String | Returns the name of the tag for the given element. |
More Examples
Example
HTML Online Editor
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<body onclick="myFunction(event)">
<h2>Click Me (h2)</h2>
<div>Click Me (div).</div>
<p>Click Me (p).</p>
<button>Click Me (button)</button>
<p id="point"></p>
<script>
var x = document.getElementById("point");
function myFunction(e){
x.innerHTML = "You Clicked = " +e.target.tagName;
}
</script>
</body>
</html>
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