Use plain javascript method on jQuery object

Question

Suppose I have a jQuery object, and I wish to call a plain JavaScript method on it:

alert( $('#myInput').tagName );

Or

alert( $('#myInput').id );

Is there a general principle for calling a JS method on a jQ object?

Mottie · Accepted Answer · 2015-03-06 22:10:44Z

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$('#myInput').get(0).tagName

or add an array index

$('#myInput')[0].tagName

As an aside: it is preferred to use nodeName over tagName.

answered Mar 6, 2015 at 22:10

Mottie

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