jQuery.removeData()
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jQuery.removeData()
DOM element data removal.
Description
The jQuery.removeData() jQuery Data utility method, removes the specified data that was previously stored with the jQuery.data() method.
Shorthand version $.removeData()
- The
jQuery.removeData()method is a low-level method which we are showing for completeness. - We suggest using the
.removeData()method instead.
Syntax
| Signature | Description |
|---|---|
| jQuery.removeData( element [, name] ) | Remove the specified data that was previously stored, optionally passing the name of the data. |
Parameters
| Parameter | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| element | A DOM element to remove data from. | Element |
| name | A string identifying the data to remove. | String |
Return
A jQuery object.
Related Tutorials
jQuery Intermediate Tutorials - Lesson 10 - jQuery Copy, Data & Type Utilities