jQuery - check if an element exists

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Use the length property of an element to determine if it exists

If my div is named "mydiv", then the following if block checks if it exists

if ($("#mydiv").length)
{
//mydiv exists
}

There are couple of ways to check if jQuery is loaded on a page.

A Pseudo class is a class that applies to an element due to the result of an user's action; Hover for example.

A Rule set in css refers to a selector and its declarations.

A Selector in CSS define or select the html elements that the CSS rules apply for.

Below is a short list of the advantages of using Inline Styles

Below is a short list of disadvantages of using inline styles

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