XML DOM renameNode()Methods


Document object

Definition and Usage

The renameNode() method renames an existing element or attribute node.

If possible, this method changes the name of the given node; otherwise, it creates a new node using the specified name and then replaces the existing node with the new one.

This method returns the renamed node.

Syntax

renameNode(node,uri,name)

Parameter Description
node The element or attribute that needs to be renamed.
uri A string that specifies the new namespace name.
name A string that specifies the new name.


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