jQuery Misc index() Method

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# jQuery Misc index() Method

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## Example

Get the index of the clicked <li> element, relative to its siblings:

$("li").click(function(){
alert($(this).index());
});
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## Definition and Usage

The index() method returns the index position of specified elements relative to other specified elements.

The elements can be specified by jQuery selectors, or a DOM element.

Note: If the element is not found, index() will return -1.

## Index of First Matched Element, Relative to Sibling elements.

Get the index position of the first matched selected element relative to its sibling elements.

## Syntax

$(selector).index()
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## Index of an Element, Relative to the Selector.

Get the index position of an element, relative to the selector.

The element can be specified using a DOM element, or a jQuery selector.

## Syntax

$(selector).index(element)
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Parameter | Description
--- | ---
element | Optional. Specifies the element to get the index position of. Can be a DOM element or a jQuery selector

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