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jQuery .nextUntil() Method

Posted in jQuery Tutorial
Updated on May 20, 2024
By Mari Selvan
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jQuery .nextUntil() Method

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🙋 Introduction

In jQuery, traversing through the DOM (Document Object Model) to find specific elements or groups of elements is a common task. The .nextUntil() method is a powerful tool that allows you to select all the following siblings of an element up to but not including a specified selector, element, or jQuery object. This method opens up a range of possibilities for navigating and manipulating the DOM dynamically.

In this guide, we'll explore the usage of the .nextUntil() method with clear examples to help you harness its potential.

🧠 Understanding .nextUntil() Method

The .nextUntil() method in jQuery is used to select all the following siblings of an element until a specified selector, element, or jQuery object is encountered. This allows you to target a specific range of elements within the DOM hierarchy.

💡 Syntax

The syntax for the .nextUntil() method is straightforward:

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$(selector).nextUntil(stopSelector, filter)

Parameters:

  • selector: Specifies the elements to select.
  • stopSelector: Specifies the element or selector where the selection should stop (not including the element matched by the selector itself).
  • filter (Optional): A string containing a selector expression to filter the results.

📝 Example

  1. Selecting Following Siblings:

    Suppose you have an unordered list (<ul>) with list items (<li>) and you want to select all the following list items until a certain condition is met. You can achieve this using the .nextUntil() method as follows:

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    <ul>
      <li>Item 1</li>
      <li>Item 2</li>
      <li class="stop">Item 3</li>
      <li>Item 4</li>
      <li>Item 5</li>
    </ul>
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    $("li:first").nextUntil(".stop").css("color", "blue");

    This will change the text color of list items (Item 2 and Item 4) until the list item with the class stop is encountered.

  2. Using Filter with .nextUntil():

    You can apply a filter to the elements selected by .nextUntil() to narrow down the results. For example, let's select only the paragraphs (<p>) among the following siblings of a <div>:

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    <div>
      <p>Paragraph 1</p>
      <span>Span 1</span>
      <p>Paragraph 2</p>
      <span>Span 2</span>
      <p>Paragraph 3</p>
    </div>
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    $("div").children("p:first").nextUntil("span").css("font-weight", "bold");

    This will make the text of the paragraphs (Paragraph 2 and Paragraph 3) bold until a <span> element is encountered.

🎉 Conclusion

The jQuery .nextUntil() method is a versatile tool for selecting a range of elements within the DOM hierarchy. Whether you need to manipulate elements based on their position relative to a specific element or apply filters to refine your selection, this method provides a convenient solution.

By mastering its usage, you can navigate through the DOM with ease and create more dynamic and interactive web pages.

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