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# DOM Node hasChildNodes() Method [ Element Object](#) ## Example Check if an element has any child nodes: document.getElementById("myList").hasChildNodes() Output: true [Try it yourself »](#) * * * ## Definition and Usage The hasChildNodes() method returns true if a node has any child nodes, otherwise it returns false. * * * ## Browser Support  The hasChildNodes() method is supported by all major browsers. * * * ## Syntax _node_.hasChildNodes() ## Parameters None ## Return Value | Type | Description | | --- | --- | | Boolean | Returns true if the node has child nodes, otherwise returns false. | ## Technical Details | DOM Version | Core Level 1 Node Object | | --- | * * Element Object](#)