mergeAttributes Method

Copies all read/write attributes to the specified element.

Syntax

object.mergeAttributes(oSource)

Parameters

oSource Required. Object that specifies the attributes copied to the object that invokes mergeAttributes.

Return Value

No return value.

Remarks

The mergeAttributes method copies persistent HTML attributes, events, and styles. Attributes that are read-only, such as ID, are not merged.

Example

This example uses the mergeAttributes method to copy attributes, events, and styles from one object to another.

Sample Code
<SCRIPT>
function fnMerge(){
   oSource.children[1].mergeAttributes(oSource.children[0]);
}
</SCRIPT>

<SPAN ID=oSource>
<DIV
   ID="oDiv"
   ATTRIBUTE1="true"
   ATTRIBUTE2="true"
   onclick="alert('click');"
   onmouseover="this.style.color='#0000FF';"
   onmouseout="this.style.color='#000000';"
>
This is a sample <B>DIV</B> element.
</DIV>
<DIV ID="oDiv2">
This is another sample <B>DIV</B> element.
</DIV>
</SPAN>

<INPUT
   TYPE="button"
   VALUE="Merge Attributes"
   onclick="fnMerge()"
>
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Applies To

[ Object Name ]

Platform Version

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Win32:

Mac:

Unix:

WinCE:

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