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Check if DOM Element is a checkbox

How can I check if a given DOM element is a a checkbox.

Scenario:

I have a set of textboxes and checkboxes in which the values are assigned dynamically. I don't have a way to identify if the DOM element is a checkbox or a textbox.

Solution

  • If you're using jQuery, you can use the :checkbox pseudo-class selector along with is method:

    if($("#that-particular-input").is(":checkbox")) {
}