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plain javascript code to highlight an html element

rated 0 times [ 32] [ 3] / answers: 1 / hits: 31384 / 15 Years ago, mon, september 7, 2009, 12:00:00

to debug some javascript code, I am looking for javascript code (preferably just js, without libraries and dependencies) that can highlight a div or span (probably by putting over it a div or span of the same size and shape with a bright color and some transparency).

I pretty sure it can be done, but I don't know how to start.

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I need to put a semi transparent div on top of my element. Modifying the background or adding borders will not help as my elements have themselves backgrounds and borders.

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answered 15 Years ago minab · Accepted Answer

element.style.backgroundColor = #FDFF47;

#FDFF47 is a nice shade of yellow that seems perfect for highlighting.

Edit for clarification: You're over-complicating things. If you ever want to restore the previous background color, just store element.style.backgroundColor and access it later.