jQuery :not() Selector (original) (raw)

Last Updated : 11 Jul, 2025

The jQuery :not() selector is used to select all the elements which are not selected.

Syntax:

$(":not(selector)")

Parameter:

• selector: Used to specify that the element is not to be selected. The selector parameter accepts any kind of selector.

Example 1: Change the background color of the p element.

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Example 2:

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