Dom api - differences in browser

Hi,

I have a problem when using dom api , when executed in different browsers.

I have to check for the browser type before using the dom api. For example the text property works with IE 6.0
But does not work with fire fox 3. So I have to taskColl[i].childNodes[j].childNodes[0].nodeValue to get the same value.

Is there any common method in which all the browsers read or common api that can be applied across browser.Please help , this is one case I have mentioned , there are lot many compatibility issues.

 if(document.all){
                        newcell.innerHTML = taskColl[i].childNodes[j].text;
 }else{
            newcell.innerHTML = taskColl[i].childNodes[j].childNodes[0].nodeValue;
 }

Advanca thanks and Regards,
R Preetha
Sella Synergy India Ltd
El Net IT park | Taramani |  Chennai
Mail : preetha.r@sella.it


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