HTML DOM Meta Object
Meta Object
The Meta object represents an HTML <meta> element.
Access a Meta Object
You can access a <meta> element by using getElementsByTagName():
var x = document.getElementsByTagName("META")[0];
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Create a Meta Object
You can create a <meta> element by using the document.createElement() method:
Meta Object Properties
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| content | Sets or returns the value of the content attribute of a meta element |
| httpEquiv | Sets or returns an HTTP header for the information in the content attribute |
| name | Sets or returns a name for the information in the content attribute |
| scheme | Not supported in HTML5. Sets or returns how the value of the content attribute should be interpreted |
Standard Properties and Events
The Meta object also supports the standard properties and events.
Related Pages
HTML reference: HTML <meta> tag
