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IHTMLElement::get_outerHTML Method


Retrieves the current element object and its content in HTML.

Syntax

HRESULT get_outerHTML(
    BSTR *p
);

Parameters

p
Address of a string (BSTR) variable that receives the current element object, including its start and end tags, and the element's content in HTML. It can be any valid string that contains any combination of text and HTML tags.

Return Value

Returns S_OK if successful, or an error code otherwise.

Remarks

You cannot set this property while the document is loading. Wait for the onload event before attempting to set it.

Windows CE

Windows CE Use version 2.12 and later
Minimum availability Internet Explorer 4.0

IHTMLElement::put_outerHTML Method


Replaces the current element object and its content with the given HTML.

Syntax

HRESULT put_outerHTML(
    BSTR v
);

Parameters

v
String (BSTR) that specifies the replacement HTML. It can be any valid string that contains any combination of text and HTML tags.

Return Value

Returns S_OK if successful, or an error code otherwise.

Remarks

When setting this property, the given string completely replaces the current element, including its start and end tags. If the string contains HTML tags, the string is parsed and formatted as it is placed into the document.

You cannot set this property while the document is loading. Wait for the onload event before attempting to set it.

Windows CE

Windows CE Use version 2.12 and later
Minimum availability Internet Explorer 4.0


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