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JavaScript JavaScript and the DOM (Retiring) Making Changes to the DOM Modifying Elements

Jason Widjaja
Jason Widjaja
7,904 Points
Posted by Jason Widjaja
Jason Widjaja
7,904 Points

help with thecode

i dont know what im doing wrong,also can you guys provide a solution for each challenge so we don't have to ask like this

app.js 
var inputValue = document.getElementById('linkName');
inputValue;
inputValue.value
index.html 
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
    <head>
        <title>DOM Manipulation</title>
    </head>
    <link rel="stylesheet" href="style.css" />
    <body>
        <div id="content">
            <label>Link Name:</label>
            <input type="text" id="linkName">
            <a id="link" href="https://teamtreehouse.com"></a>
        </div>
        <script src="app.js"></script>
    </body>
</html>

1 Answer

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,271 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,271 Points

You're selecting the element, but what needs to go into the variable is the "value" attribute of that element.

Treehouse never provides challenge answers. I'd guess that's because getting the answer isn't important but knowing how to get the answer is. That's also probably why they encourage you to review the video if you have trouble.