isSameNode

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isSameNode

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Summary

Determines if two nodes are the same node.

Method of dom/Node

Syntax

var isSame = node.isSameNode(otherNode);

Parameters

otherNode

Data-type: DOM Node

The node to be compared to the node that is executing the method.

Return Value

Returns an object of type Boolean.

Whether the node specified in the otherNode parameter refers to the same node.

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Usage

This determines whether or not two references refer to the same node. If the references refer to the same node, you can use the references interchangeably, even when using a proxy.

Related specifications

Specification	Status	Related Changes
DOM Level 3 Core	Recommendation	Section 1.2

Compatibility

Desktop

Feature	Chrome	Firefox (Gecko)	Internet Explorer	Opera	Safari
Basic support	?	?	?	?	?

Mobile

Feature	Android	BlackBerry	Chrome for mobile	Firefox Mobile (Gecko)	IE Mobile	Opera Mobile	Opera Mini	Safari Mobile
Basic support	?	?	?	?	?	?	?	?

See also

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