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# Map API getDiv() Method
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## Example
Return the DOM object containing the map:
map.getDiv();
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## Definition and Usage
The getDiv() method returns the DOM object containing the map.
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## Syntax
_mapvariable_.getDiv();
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## Return Value
| Value | Description |
| --- | --- |
| _DOMobject_ | The DOM object containing the map. |
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