Example
Select all <p> elements except those with class="intro":
$("p:not(.intro)")
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Definition and Usage
The :not() selector selects all elements except the specified element.
This is mostly used together with another selector to select everything except the specified element in a group (like in the example above).
Syntax
$(":not(selector)")
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| selector | Required. Specifies the element to not select. This parameter accepts any kind of selector |