HTML | DOM Window parent Property

HTML DOM Window parent Property returns the parent window of the current window. It is a read-only property. If a window does not have a parent, then it refers to itself. 

Syntax:

window.parent

Return Value:

• Parent Window object of current window. If there is no parent window then it refers to itself.

Example: Return parent window using alert. 

Output: 

Before Clicking:

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After Clicking:

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Supported Browsers: The browser supported by DOM Window parent Property are listed below:

• Google Chrome 1 and above
• Edge 12 and above
• Internet Explorer 9 and above
• Firefox 1 and above
• Opera 3 and above
• Safari 1.3 and above