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# .not()

`.not()` removes elements from a selected list.

Use it when you want everything except something.

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#### Syntax

```js
elementList.not(selector);
elementList.not(node);
elementList.not(callback);
```

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#### Parameters

* `selector` → elements to exclude
* `node` → element to exclude
* `callback` → custom condition that returns `true` for items to exclude

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#### Output

```js
Array<HTMLElement>
```

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#### Example

```js
$('.tab*')
  .not('.active')
  .forEach(tab => tab.removeClass('selected'));
```

```js
const visibleCards = $('.card*').not(card => card.hasClass('hidden'));
```

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#### Key Takeaway

> `.not()` means “give me the list, except these ones.”