jQuery :contains() Selector

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The :contains() selector selects all elements that contain the specified text.

The text can be directly contained within the element or within a child element.

Syntax:

$(":contains(text)")

Example

Select each <p> element that contains "is":

$("document").ready(function(){
　　$("p:contains(is)").css("background", "coral");
});

Parameter Value

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