Example
Select every <p> element that is the last child of its parent:
$("p:last-child")
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Definition and Usage
The :last-child selector selects all elements that are the last child of their parent.
Tip: Use the :first-child selector to select elements that are the first child of their parent.
Syntax
$(":last-child")
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Select the
last <p> element of all <div> elements
How to select the last <p> element of all <div> elements.
Difference
between :last and :last-child
Show the difference between the :last and :last-child selectors.
Difference
between :last, :last-child and :last-of-type
Show the difference between the :last, :last-child and :last-of-type selectors.