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jQuery :first-of-type Selector

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Example

Select every <p> element that is the first <p> element of its parent:

$("p:first-of-type")
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Definition and Usage

The :first-of-type selector selects all elements that are the first child, of a particular type, of their parent.

Tip: This is the same as :nth-of-type(1).

Tip: Use the :last-of-type selector to select all elements that are the last child, of a particular type, of their parent.


Syntax

$(":first-of-type")

Try it Yourself - Examples

Select the first <p> element of all <div> elements
How to select the first <p> element of all <div> elements.

Difference between :first, :first-child and :first-of-type
Show the difference between the :first, :first-child and :first-of-type selectors.


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