jQuery.data()
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jQuery.data()
DOM element data attachment.
Description
The jQuery.data() jQuery Data utility method, allows us to store and retrieve arbitrary data associated with the specified element.
Shorthand version $.data()
- The
jQuery.data()method is a low-level method which we are showing for completeness. - We suggest using the
.data()method instead.
Syntax
| Signature | Description |
|---|---|
| jQuery.data( element ) | Retrieve arbitrary data associated with the specified element. |
| jQuery.data( element, key ) | Retrieve arbitrary data associated with the specified element for the specified key. |
| jQuery.data( element, key, value ) | Store arbitrary data specified by the value, for the specified key, associated with the specified element. |
Parameters
| Parameter | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| element | A DOM element to query for data. | Element |
| key | A key for setting or retrieving data. | String |
| value | A value to set. | Object |
Return
A jQuery object.
Related Tutorials
jQuery Intermediate Tutorials - Lesson 10 - jQuery Copy, Data & Type Utilities