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AngularJS ng-if Directive


Example

Uncheck a checkbox to remove a section:

Keep HTML: <input type="checkbox" ng-model="myVar" ng-init="myVar = true">
<div ng-if="myVar">
<h1>Welcome</h1>
<p>Welcome to my home.</p>
<hr>
</div>
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Definition and Usage

The ng-if directive removes the HTML element if the expression evaluates to false.

If the if statement evaluates to true, a copy of the Element is added in the DOM.

The ng-if directive is different from the ng-hide which hides the display of the element, were the ng-if directive completely removes the element from the DOM.


Syntax

<element ng-if="expression"></element>

Supported by all HTML elements.


Parameter Values

Value Description
expression An expression that will completely remove the element if it returns false. If it returns true, a copy of the element will be inserted instead.