jQuery detach() Method
jQuery HTML/CSS MethodsExample
Remove all <p> elements:
$("button").click(function(){
$("p").detach();
});
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Definition and Usage
The detach() method removes the selected elements, including all text and child nodes. However, it keeps data and events.
This method also keeps a copy of the removed elements, which allows them to be reinserted at a later time.
Tip: To remove the elements and its data and events, use the remove() method instead.
Tip: To remove only the content from the selected elements, use the empty() method.
Syntax
$(selector).detach()
Try it Yourself - Examples
Remove and restore an element
How to use the detach() method to remove and restore an element.
Difference between detach() and remove()
Show the difference between the detach() and remove() methods.
