javascript get text value of an a element code example

Example 1: textcontent in javascript

// The textContent property sets or returns the text content of the specified node

// read text content from id .. 
let text = document.getElementById('id').textContent;
console.log(text);

// change text content of id .. 
document.getElementById('id').textContent = "text is changed now !";

Example 2: get value javascript

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="utf-8">
<title>Get Text Input Field Value in JavaScript</title>
</head>
<body>
    <input type="text" placeholder="Type something..." id="myInput">
    <button type="button" onclick="getInputValue();">Get Value</button>
    
    <script>
        function getInputValue(){
            // Selecting the input element and get its value 
            var inputVal = document.getElementById("myInput").value;
            
            // Displaying the value
            alert(inputVal);
        }
    </script>
</body>
</html>

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