JavaScript · DOM and events

setAttribute

Sets any attribute, including ARIA attributes. Use the property when one exists.

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Syntax

el.setAttribute(name, value)

Example

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const btn = document.createElement("button");
btn.setAttribute("aria-label", "Close dialog");
console.log(btn.getAttribute("aria-label"));

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