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JQuery outerWidth()

JQuery outerWidth() is a method that allows you to retrieve the outer width of an element, including padding, borders, and margins.

Syntax

The syntax for outerWidth() is as follows:

$(selector).outerWidth([includeMargin]);

The selector parameter is used to select the element whose outer width you want to retrieve. The optional includeMargin parameter is a Boolean value that determines whether or not to include the element's margins in the calculation.

Use

The outerWidth() method is useful when you need to retrieve the total width of an element, including any padding, borders, or margins. This can be helpful when determining the layout of an element or when calculating the position of an element relative to other elements on a page.

Example

Here is an example of using outerWidth() to retrieve the outer width of an element:

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
  <script src="https://code.jquery.com/jquery-3.6.0.min.js"></script>
  <title>JQuery outerWidth() Example</title>
</head>
<body>
  <div id="myDiv" style="border: 2px solid black; padding: 10px; margin: 10px;">
    <p>Hello World</p>
  </div>
  
  <script>
    var outerWidth = $("#myDiv").outerWidth(true);
    console.log("The outer width of myDiv is: " + outerWidth);
  </script>
</body>
</html>
Try Playground

In this example, we have a div element with a border, padding, and margin. Using the outerWidth() method with the true parameter, we retrieve the total outer width of the element, including its borders and margins. We then log this value to the console using JavaScript's console.log() method.

Summary

JQuery outerWidth() is a method that allows you to retrieve the outer width of an element, including padding, borders, and margins. This can be useful when determining the layout or position of an element on a page. By using the optional includeMargin parameter, you can also choose whether or not to include the element's margins in the calculation.

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