jQuery Move LI to First Position - Javascript

If you are looking to move an element to the first position within a list, using jQuery can make the task much easier. In this tutorial, we will show you how to accomplish this in just a few simple steps.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, you will need a basic understanding of HTML, CSS, and Javascript. You should also have a text editor installed on your computer. We will be using jQuery in this tutorial, but you do not need to have any prior experience with this library.

HTML

Assuming you already have an unordered list (ul) in your HTML file, the first step is to add a unique id to your list. You can do this using the id attribute.

<ul id="list">
  <li>Item 1</li>
  <li>Item 2</li>
  <li>Item 3</li>
  <li>Item 4</li>
  <li>Item 5</li>
</ul>

Javascript

Once you have your HTML set up, the next step is to create a Javascript file to perform the necessary functions. In your Javascript file, include the following code to move the desired element to the first position of the list.

$(document).ready(function () {
    $('#list li:first-child').before($('#list li:last-child'));
});

This code snippet selects the first child element of the list and inserts the last child element before it. This effectively moves the last element to the first position of the list.

Conclusion

By following these simple steps, you can easily move an element to the first position of an unordered list using jQuery. This technique can be applied to other elements as well, making it a versatile and useful tool for any web developer.