XML DOM renameNode() Method

Definition and Usage

renameNode() Method to rename an existing element or attribute node.

If possible, this will change the name of the given node, otherwise a new node with the specified name will be created and this new node will replace the existing node.

This method returns the renamed node.

Syntax

renameNode(node,uri,name)
Parameter Description
node The element or attribute node to be renamed.
uri String, specifies the new namespace name.
name String, specifies the new name.