Dom Obj Datalist
# HTML DOM Datalist Object
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## Datalist Object
The Datalist object is new in HTML5.
The Datalist object represents an HTML `` element.
### Accessing a Datalist Object
You can use the `getElementById()` function to access the `` element:
```javascript
var x = document.getElementById("myDatalist");
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### Creating a Datalist Object
You can use the `document.createElement()` method to create a `` element:
```javascript
var x = document.createElement("DATALIST");
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## Datalist Object Collections
| Collection | Description |
| --- | --- |
| (#) | Returns a collection of all `` elements in a `` |
## Standard Properties and Events
The Datalist object also supports the standard (#) and (#).
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## Related Pages
HTML Tutorial: (#)
HTML Reference: [HTML `` Tag](#)
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