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JavaScript JavaScript and the DOM Getting a Handle on the DOM Select Elements by Class Name

Posted by Samy TALBI
Samy TALBI
2,617 Points

Modify the style of a h1 using JS

Hello,

I'm trying to modify the style of an h1 html tag as shown below :

const headline = document.getElementById('headline'); headline.style.border = '4em solid black';

My html file includes an h1 tag as follow: <h1 id="headline">My Day</h1>

It does not run. I don't understand why. Do you guys have any idea ? :)

2 Answers

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,275 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,275 Points

This code works just fine as shown, perhaps there's something else going on.

You might try making a snapshot of your workspace and post the link to it here.

Samy TALBI
Samy TALBI
2,617 Points
Samy TALBI
Samy TALBI
2,617 Points

Hello Steven,

Thank you for your answer. Here is a snapshot of my workspace : https://w.trhou.se/7ejgu08zqo

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,275 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,275 Points

I launched your workspace, and it still works fine. You might try using a different browser.

Maybe I'm not understanding what you mean by "It does not run." Could you describe what you see when you open the preview?