changing text in attribute value of jquery dynamically

Question

I have the following jQuery code:

var fnVal = $(_placeHolder[0].parentElement.children[0]).attr('onclick');

While debugging I can see the value of fnVal as

function onclick(event) { 
    javascript:DisplayData($('#divexpand')[0],'true'); 
}

I wish to replace true in DisplayData function to false.

How can I achieve that ?

I assume you're looking for something programmatic, rather than simply changing the onclick attribute of the element? — Rory McCrossan
– Rory McCrossan, Commented Oct 18, 2012 at 7:40

jfriend00 · Accepted Answer · 2012-10-18 07:41:07Z

3

Just assign it a new function which will replace the old one (also no need for jQuery in this):

_placeHolder[0].parentElement.children[0]).onclick = function() {
    DisplayData(document.getElementById('divexpand'),'false'); 
};

answered Oct 18, 2012 at 7:41

jfriend00

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