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What are some alternatives to document.write()?

Hello again,

I've continued to study and work on JavaScript. I've had some problems with the document.write() function. When I try to do a math problem, the whole content of the page clears out and only displays the solution. For example:

Code:

<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.01 Transitional//EN">



<html>

<head>

<title>Untitled</title>

<script type="text/javascript">

function jahava()

  {

        var h = 1

var r = 4

var t = 5

document.write(h += r += t)

        }

        

</script>

</head>

<body>

<button OnClick="jahava()">Click Me!</button>

</body>

</html>

So If I put other content, like the button I was displaying (which I wanted to stay visible), the function would make them all disappear. I would again appreciate any help towards this matter.

Sincerely,
Taro B.

PS; This is not a calculator related problem, just in-general.

Please make use of the search utility of this forum. If you type in “alternative document.write” you get a whole list of almost exactly the same question you asked.

innerHTML is the easy replacement for document.write that beginners should use. It does have a few limitations though so as you gain experience with javaScript you should look into the many Document Object Model commands that can manipulate the entire page content.