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Kevin Sweet
8,081 PointsStart button display
Hello,
I have an issue with the start button display not changing to 'none' when using 'this' to address it in the event listener. When I change it to use document.getElementById("begin-game") it works as expected. When it is this.style.display = "none" I get a TypeError:
Uncaught TypeError: Cannot set property 'display' of undefined at HTMLButtonElement.<anonymous> (app.js:8) (anonymous) @ app.js:8
Any thoughts?
1 Answer
Steven Parker
231,248 PointsDid you set up your handler using a arrow function (with a "=>")? Arrow functions don't define "this" like conventional functions do.
If that's not it, please show your code so we can give you a specific answer.
Kevin Sweet
8,081 PointsI did indeed use an arrow function. Is there a different way to use this with arrow functions?
Steven Parker
231,248 PointsYes, you can establish a parameter to receive the event object, and use the "target" attribute on it instead of "this".
KRIS NIKOLAISEN
54,971 PointsKRIS NIKOLAISEN
54,971 PointsCan you post a snapshot? Click the camera icon in the upper right corner, then 'Take Snapshot', then post the link created here. If you aren't using a workspace you can easily create one by dragging your files to the lower left corner of a new workspace.