# :has() Selector

## has ( selector ) version added: 1.1.4

- selector
  Type: Selector
  Any selector.

Description: Selects elements which contain at least one element that matches the specified selector.

The expression `$( "div:has(p)" )` matches a `<div>` if a `<p>` exists anywhere among its descendants, not just as a direct child.

## Examples:

#### Example: Adds the class "test" to all divs that have a paragraph inside of them.

    <!doctype html>
    <html lang="en">
    <head>
      <meta charset="utf-8">
      <title>css demo</title>

      <style>

      .test {
        border: 3px inset red;
      }

      </style>

      <script src="//code.jquery.com/jquery-1.10.2.js"></script>
    </head>
    <body>

    <div><p>Hello in a paragraph</p></div>
    <div>Hello again! (with no paragraph)</div>

    <script>

    $( "div:has(p)" ).addClass( "test" );

    </script>

    </body>
    </html>

#### Demo: