jQuery insertBefore() Method

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# jQuery insertBefore() Method

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## Example

Insert a <span> element before each <p> element:

$("button").click(function(){
$("<span>Hello world!</span>").insertBefore("p");
});
Try it yourself »

## Definition and Usage

The insertBefore() method inserts HTML elements before the selected elements.

Tip: To insert HTML elements after the selected elements, use the insertAfter() method.

## Syntax

$(content).insertBefore(selector)

Parameter | Description
--- | ---
content | Required. Specifies the content to insert (must contain HTML tags). Note: If content is an existing element, it will be moved from its current position, and inserted before the selected elements.
selector | Required. Specifies where to insert the content

## Try it Yourself - Examples

Insert an existing element
How to use the insertBefore() method to insert an existing element before each selected element.

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