The Document Object Model

• A platform and language-neutral interface that lets programs and scripts dynamically access and update the content, structure and style of documents.
  • Can manipulate the parse tree of the document (HTML, or other markup -- e.g., XML)
  • Can apply style properties (as in CSS) to the elements.
  • Can respond to events (mouse, button, etc.) and act as programmed.
    
    
  Helps reduce the incompatibility between Microsoft and Netscape browsers.