How do I add a class to a given element?

Question

I have an element that already has a class:

Answer 1

I think it's better to use pure JavaScript, which we can run on the DOM of the Browser.

Here is the functional way to use it. I have used ES6 but feel free to use ES5 and function expression or function definition, whichever suits your JavaScript StyleGuide.

'use strict'

const oldAdd = (element, className) => {
  let classes = element.className.split(' ')
  if (classes.indexOf(className) < 0) {
    classes.push(className)
  }
  element.className = classes.join(' ')
}

const oldRemove = (element, className) => {
  let classes = element.className.split(' ')
  const idx = classes.indexOf(className)
  if (idx > -1) {
    classes.splice(idx, 1)
  }
  element.className = classes.join(' ')
}

const addClass = (element, className) => {
  if (element.classList) {
    element.classList.add(className)
  } else {
    oldAdd(element, className)
  }
}

const removeClass = (element, className) => {
  if (element.classList) {
    element.classList.remove(className)
  } else {
    oldRemove(element, className)
  }
}