Window parent property
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Definition and usage
parent The property returns the parent window (of the current window).
parent The property is read-only.
Hint
parent The property is top The properties are different.
window.parent Returns the direct parent of the window.
window.top Returns the top-level window in the window hierarchy.
See also:
Instance
Example 1
Change the background color of the parent:
parent.document.body.style.backgroundColor = "lightblue";
Example 2
Position of the parent window:
location = window.parent.location;
Syntax
window.parent
Or:
parent
Return Value
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Object | The parent window of the current window. |
Browser Support
All Browsers Support window.parent:
| Chrome | IE | Edge | Firefox | Safari | Opera |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chrome | IE | Edge | Firefox | Safari | Opera |
| Support | Support | Support | Support | Support | Support |
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