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I have two divs nested like so:

<div id=upper>

<div id=lower name=moo>

</div>

</div>

How would I, using jQuery or JavaScript alone, can I get the name of that lower nested div?

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answered 14 Years ago antonb · Accepted Answer

var nameValue = $('#lower').attr('name');

But if you really want to use the outer div to select the inner one:

var nameValue = $('#upper > div').attr('name');

Or

var nameValue = $('#upper #lower').attr('name');

Or

var nameValue = $('#upper').find('#lower').attr('name');