## Element methods

Below are a number of methods that are in common between all [Element](/js/element.md) UIs. Wait until the [ready event](/js/element/events/on_ready.md) is triggered before calling these methods.

## Blur an Element

Blurs the [Element](/js/element.md).

**Syntax:** `element.blur(...)`

### Blur an Element

```js
paymentElement.blur();
```

```es_next
paymentElement.blur();
```

## Clear an Element's values

Clears the value(s) of the [Element](/js/element.md).

**Syntax:** `element.clear(...)`

### Clear an Element

```js
paymentElement.clear();
```

```es_next
paymentElement.clear();
```

## Destroy an Element

Removes the [Element](/js/element.md) from the DOM and destroys it.
A destroyed `Element` can not be re-activated or re-mounted to the DOM.

**Syntax:** `element.destroy(...)`

### Destroy an Element

```js
paymentElement.destroy();
```

```es_next
paymentElement.destroy();
```

## Focus an Element

Focuses the [Element](/js/element.md).

> This method will currently not work on iOS 13+ due to a system limitation.

**Syntax:** `element.focus(...)`

### Focus an Element

```js
paymentElement.focus();
```

```es_next
paymentElement.focus();
```

## Unmount an Element

Unmounts the [Element](/js/element.md) from the DOM.
Call [`element.mount`](/js/element/mount.md) to re-attach it to the DOM.

**Syntax:** `element.unmount(...)`

### Unmount an Element

```js
paymentElement.unmount();
```

```es_next
paymentElement.unmount();
```