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Asked: May 27, 20262026-05-27T11:00:30+00:00 2026-05-27T11:00:30+00:00

How do I select the div that contains bar? <html> <body> <div id=foo> <div>bar</div>

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How do I select the div that contains “bar”?

<html>
<body>

<div id="foo">
    <div>bar</div> <!--this one-->
    <div>abc</div>
    <div>123</div>
</div>

</body>
</html>
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    2026-05-27T11:00:31+00:00Added an answer on May 27, 2026 at 11:00 am

    This is fastest as it does not use pseudo-selectors

    $('#foo > div').first()
    
    // same as
    $('#foo > div').eq(0)
    
    // same as
    $('#foo > div').slice(0,1)
    
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