(javascript & css) Where is the syntax error?

(I know I promised nver to post on friday before my 3rd cup of coffee but I'm stuck)

I am getting a syntax error on this line

Code:

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parent.frames[0].document.getElementById(DivDay).style.z-index = '-1';

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probably something silly.
Thanks in advance,
Michael

Just so no one is worried I found another way around it. Would still like to know where the error is though.
Michael

Didn't you just forget to put quote marks around the DivDay bit?

Sorry, should have given more info.

Code:

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DivDay = 'cell1_7';
parent.frames[0].document.getElementById(DivDay).style.background = '#cccccc';
parent.frames[0].document.getElementById(DivDay).style.cursor = 'default';
parent.frames[0].document.getElementById(DivDay).style.z-index = '-1';

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Good try though... Thats my error 99% of the time :)
Michael

Three questions:

1) Have you tried putting double quotes around cell_7 instead of single?
2) Why even have a variable?
3) What browser are you testing this in?

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1) Have you tried putting double quotes around cell_7 instead of single?

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No, but the only line that is getting the error is the z-index one... the others work fine w/o it.

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2) Why even have a variable?

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Because I build that code via ASP and javascript was giving me problems doing it inside of the parens... plus I only have to build the asp part once this way.

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3) What browser are you testing this in?

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IE 5.5 but would like for it to be to standards. I am new to trying standards so if you see anything that is non-compliant let me know :)

Thanks,
Michael

ahh its zIndex not z-index

hmmm... odd. Is it that way in the style sheet also? (because I am using z-index there and it is fine but that could be a fluke).

Thanks!
Michael

Code:

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parent.frames[0].document.getElementById(DivDay).style.z-index

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Theres you problem, its z-index if you are using css but if you are setting it with DHTML its actually just zIndex. Javascript doesn't like the - so its removed.

Take a look here to see what I mean...

http://msdn.microsoft.com/workshop/a...asp?frame=true

OK, cool. Thanks a bunch guys.
Michael