jQuery :lt() Selector

Last Updated : 11 Jul, 2025

The jQuery :lt() selector selects elements using an index number that works on less than a specified number. The index numbers start from 0.

Syntax:

$(":lt(index)")

Parameter:

index: Index number which is selected. The element which is lesser than the specified index number is selected.

Example 1: In this example, we are using it() selector.

HTML

<!DOCTYPE html> <html> <head> <title>jQuery :lt() Selector</title> <script src= "https://ajax.googleapis.com/ajax/libs/jquery/3.3.1/jquery.min.js">  </script> <script>  $(document).ready(function () {  $("ol:lt(3)").css(  "background-color", "green");  });  </script> </head> <body> <h1>Welcome to My Web Page</h1> <ol id="1"> <li>GEEKS</li> <li>FOR</li> <li>GEEKS</li> </ol> <ol id="2"> <li>GEEKS</li> <li>FOR</li> <li>GEEKS</li> </ol> <ol id="3"> <li>GEEKS</li> <li>FOR</li> <li>GEEKS</li> </ol> <ol id="4"> <li>GEEKS</li> <li>FOR</li> <li>GEEKS</li> </ol> </body> </html>

Output:

Example 2: Here is another example of it() selector.

HTML

<!DOCTYPE html> <html> <head> <title>jQuery :lt() Selector</title> <script src= "https://ajax.googleapis.com/ajax/libs/jquery/3.3.1/jquery.min.js">  </script> <script>  $(document).ready(function () {  $("button").click(function () {  $("ol:lt(2)").css("color", "red");  });  });  </script> </head> <body> <h1>jQuery | :lt() Selector</h1> <ol id="1"> <li>GEEKS</li> <li>FOR</li> <li>GEEKS</li> </ol> <ol id="2"> <li>GEEKS</li> <li>FOR</li> <li>GEEKS</li> </ol> <ol id="3"> <li>GEEKS</li> <li>FOR</li> <li>GEEKS</li> </ol> <ol id="4"> <li>GEEKS</li> <li>FOR</li> <li>GEEKS</li> </ol> <br> <button>Change color</button> </body> </html>