@angular/core

ElementRef

Class

stable

A wrapper around a native element inside of a View.

API

  
    class ElementRef<T = any> {}

constructor

ElementRef<T>

@paramnativeElementT

@returnsElementRef<T>

nativeElement

T

Use with caution

Use this API as the last resort when direct access to DOM is needed. Use templating and data-binding provided by Angular instead. If used, it is recommended in combination with DomSanitizer for maxiumum security;

Description

A wrapper around a native element inside of a View.

An ElementRef is backed by a render-specific element. In the browser, this is usually a DOM element.