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Hi

$('demosMenu')

where demosMenu is an id of one of the elements. Is $('') equivalent to
document getElementById()

Ralph
Nov 19 '06 #1
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Ralph wrote:
>
$('demosMenu')

where demosMenu is an id of one of the elements. Is $('') equivalent to
document getElementById()
Yes it is equivalent to document.getElementById() if you are using the
Prototype JavaScript library. It is not recommended that you use this
library

http://javascripttoolbox.com/bestpractices/#prototype

Peter

Nov 19 '06 #2
Thank you

Ralph
Nov 19 '06 #3

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