previousSibling
Summary
Retrieves the previous child node of the parent of the node.
Syntax
Note: This property is read-only.
var previousNode = node.previousSibling;
Return Value
Returns an object of type DOM NodeDOM Node
The previous child node of the parent of the node, or null if the node is the first child.
Examples
This example uses the previousSibling property to obtain the previous sibling of a list item.
<script>
// returns the list item labeled 'List Item 1'
var oSibling = document.getElementById("oList").childNodes[1].previousSibling;
</script>
<body>
<ul id="oList">
<li>List Item 1</li>
<li>List Item 2</li>
<li>List Item 3</li>
</ul>
</body>
Related specifications
- DOM Level 1
- Recommendation
Attributions
Mozilla Developer Network
: [Node.previousSibling Article]Microsoft Developer Network: [previousSibling Property Article]