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JavaScript JavaScript Basics Working with Strings Display the Value of a String on a Page

Posted by Buster Siem
Buster Siem
7,280 Points

Can you use double quotation-marks, instead of single - which is used in Guil's video - to access the targeted element?

I am wondering this, because I prefer having consistency in my code - either I settle on double marks; or I settle on the single quotation-marks. I think having a mix is somewhat confusing.

2 Answers

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,269 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,269 Points

JavaScript accepts both types of quotes interchangeably, as long as they are used in matched pairs.

And consistency in your own code is considered a "best practice"! :+1:

Guil Hernandez
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Guil Hernandez
Treehouse Teacher
Guil Hernandez
Guil Hernandez
Treehouse Teacher

Absolutely, Buster Siem! I switch them up from time to time to remind you that you can use either type. But do keep an eye out for consistency. :)