JavaScript Object Reference Cheat Sheet
This is part ten of the JavaScript tutorial. If you missed the previous lessons, you may want to review them prior to viewing this JavaScript Object Reference Chart.
Now that you have a basic understanding of JavaScript, you’re now ready to start writing your own JavaScript code. Keep in mind, the more you write, the better you will become, so you must take the time to practice.
Below is a reference chart you can refer to when learning how to write your JavaScript code. This “cheat sheet” provides a great way to help you learn. Use it to your fullest advantage.
JavaScript Object Reference
|
Object |
Description |
Window |
The window is a top level object. It pertains to a window on the computer screen, such as a browser window that contains a document. |
Document |
In JavaScript, this generally pertains to an HTML document, such as a web page. |
Anchor |
Commonly refers to a link or the <a> element in HTML. |
Area |
Refers to a specific area inside an image map. |
Base |
Refers to the <base> element in HTML. |
Body |
Refers to the <body> element in HTML. |
Button |
Refers to a <button> element in HTML. |
Event |
Refers to the state of an event. |
Form |
Refers to the <form> element in HTML. |
Frame |
Refers to the <frame> element in HTML. |
Frameset |
Refers to the <frameset> element in HTML. |
Iframe |
Refers to the <iframe> element in HTML. |
Image |
Refers to the <img> element in HTML. |
Input button |
Refers to an HTML form button. |
Input Checkbox |
Refers to an HTML form checkbox. |
Input File |
Refers to file upload within an HTML form. |
Input Hidden |
Refers to a hidden field within an HTML form. |
Input Password |
Refers to a password field within an HTML form. |
Input Radio |
Refers to a radio button within an HTML form. |
Input Reset |
Refers to a reset button within an HTML form. |
Input Submit |
Refers to a submit button within an HTML form. |
Input Text |
Refers to a text input field within an HTML form. |
Link |
Refers to the <link> element in HTML. |
Meta |
Refers to the <meta> element in HTML. |
Option |
Refers to an <option> element in HTML. |
Select |
Refers to a selection list in a form in HTML. |
Style |
Refers to a style statement. |
Table |
Refers to a <table> element in HTML. |
TableData |
Refers to a <td> element in HTML. |
TableRow |
Refers to a <tr> element in HTML. |
Textarea |
Refers to a <textarea> element in HTML. |
Using a JavaScript code cheat sheet for your objects will assist you in quickly locating and using the JavaScript codes you need.
This concludes the JavaScript Object Reference Chart. In the next section, you will find a JavaScript Events Reference Chart.