General

This code returns the position of a given element in a given container, relative to other elements of its type. Very useful for finding position indexes of list items, pictures, form items, and more.

Click on a list item below:

1. This is an ordered list.
2. Click on any item in the list.
3. JavaScript can get its position!
4. Very useful for dynamic lists.

Click on a graphic below (these are in a different container from the ones above):

Notes

• Created by: Daniel Burnett ("IceMetalPunk")
• Posted: May 9, 2008

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