# How to check if a DOM element has a class

> Learn how to check if a DOM element has a class using the contains method of the classList object, which implements the DOMTokenList interface.

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Use the `contains` method provided by the `classList` object, which is:

```js
element.classList.contains('myclass')
```

Technically, classList is an object that satisfies the `DOMTokenList` interface, which means it implements its methods and properties.

You can see its details on [the DOMTokenList MDN page](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/API/DOMTokenList).