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JQUERY How to add class with text inside element

It's possible with jquery add class with the content of p?

<p>red</p>
<p>blue</p>
<p>green</p>

like

<p class="red">red</p>
<p class="blue">blue</p>
<p class="green">green</p>
Solution

  • You can do it like below:

    $('p').each(function () {
    this.className = this.textContent; //get the text within the element and set it as class name
});

    Demo Fiddle

    In Fiddle, check console.log for the output.

    Note: .innerHTML can be used but it is better to use .textContent when dealing with only text.