Example
Start the selection of <p> elements from the <p> element with index number 2:
$("p").slice(2)
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Definition and Usage
The slice() method selects a subset of elements based on its index.
A subset is a set that is a part of a larger set.
This method is used to limit the selection of elements in a group, by a start and end point: the start parameter is a starting index (starts at 0) from which to create the subset, and the stop parameter is an optional ending point.
Syntax
$(selector).slice(start,stop)
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| start | Required. Specifies where to start the selection of elements. The index
numbers start at 0. Note: Using a negative number will select elements from the end of the selected elements, instead of the beginning. |
| stop | Optional. Specifies where to end the selection of elements. If omitted, the selection continues until the end of the
set. The index
numbers start at 0. Note: Using a negative number will select elements from the end of the selected elements, instead of the beginning. |
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Start
and stop
How to
use both parameters to select <p> elements from a start point and an end point.
Using a
negative number
Using a negative number to start the selection of <p> elements counting from the
end, instead of the beginning.
Using
both parameters with a
negative number
Using
start and stop with a negative number to start the selection of <p> elements counting from the
end.