HTML DOM Caption Object
Caption Object
The Caption object represents an HTML <caption> element.
Access a Caption Object
You can access a <caption> element by using getElementById():
var x = document.getElementById("myCaption");
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Create a Caption Object
You can create a <caption> element by using the document.createElement() method:
var x = document.createElement("CAPTION");
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Tip: You can also create a <caption> element by using the createCaption method of the Table object.
Caption Object Properties
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| align | Not supported in HTML5. Use
style.textAlign or
style.captionSide instead. Sets or returns the alignment of the caption |
Standard Properties and Events
The Caption object also supports the standard properties and events.
Related Pages
HTML tutorial: HTML Tables
HTML reference: HTML <caption> tag
JavaScript reference: HTML DOM Table Object
