That would probably work but I wouldn't want to try it because I can't
imagine any non-trivial page where it would complete this century. :)
Then again I can't imagine why on Earth the OP would actually want to
be doing this in the first place. Perhaps if you (the OP) can give us
a description of your problem then a better solution would present
itself?
On Feb 25, 11:52 am, Klaus Hartl <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Jean-Sébastien wrote:
> > hi, i try to select every element that is not children of another div.
> > i tried different ways but didn't find a solution.
>
> > regards
>
> Try:
>
> $('body *').filter(function() {
> return this.parentNode.nodeName.toLowerCase() != 'div';
>
> });
>
> Don't think that will perform very well, but I cannot think of another
> way if you need it that generic.
>
> --Klaus
