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Old Pedant · 01-02-2013, 02:26 AM

Depends on version of IE. Yes, IE7 (and I think IE8) require that you append to the <tbody>.

But you know, if you would JUST LISTEN to Felgall and me you would learn that using createElement() and appendChild() for <tr> and <td> are *NOT RECOMMENDED*!!!!

Using insertRow() and insertCell() will:
(a) Be easier to code.
(b) Work in all browsers (yes, without needed to use the <tbody>).
(c) Execute just a bit faster.

WHY would you WANT to continue to use appendChild() for <tr> and <td>????

01-02-2013, 02:26 AM	PM User \| #11
Old Pedant Supreme Master coder! Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 23,168 Thanks: 59 Thanked 3,992 Times in 3,961 Posts	Depends on version of IE. Yes, IE7 (and I think IE8) require that you append to the <tbody>. But you know, if you would JUST LISTEN to Felgall and me you would learn that using createElement() and appendChild() for <tr> and <td> are NOT RECOMMENDED!!!! Using insertRow() and insertCell() will: (a) Be easier to code. (b) Work in all browsers (yes, without needed to use the <tbody>). (c) Execute just a bit faster. WHY would you WANT to continue to use appendChild() for <tr> and <td>???? __________________ An optimist sees the glass as half full. A pessimist sees the glass as half empty. A realist drinks it no matter how much there is.