freeCodeCamp/guide/english/certifications/front-end-libraries/jquery/target-the-parent-of-an-element-using-jquery/index.md

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Target the Parent of an Element Using jQuery

Target the Parent of an Element Using jQuery

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<script>
  $(document).ready(function() {
    $("#target1").parent().css("background-color", "red"); // Selects the parent of #target1 and changes its background-color to red
  });
</script>