jQuery :contains() Selector (original) (raw)
Last Updated : 11 Jul, 2025
The jQuery :contains() selector in jQuery is used to select elements containing the specified string.
Syntax:
$(":contains(text)")
Parameters: This selector contains single parameter text which is mandatory and used to specify the text to find.
Example 1: This example uses :contains() selector to select an element.
HTML `
jQuery :contains() SelectorGeeksForGeeks
jQuery :contains() Selector
Who is your favourite Geek:
Geek 1
Geek 2
Geek 3
`
Output:
Example 2: This example use :contains() selector to select an element.
HTML `
jQuery :contains() SelectorGeeksForGeeks
jQuery :contains() Selector
Who is your favourite candidate:
Geek 1
Geek 2
Geek 3
`
Output:
