# Element.toJSON

Serialize this native element reference.

```js
element.toJSON()
```

## Arguments

No arguments.

## Returns

Object containing its W3C-style element reference; not a complete attribute snapshot.

## Example

```js
const element = UIHelper.waitForElement({id: "target"}, 5000);
console.log(element.toJSON());
```

## Notes

Use getAttributes() to inspect the element. Do not persist this handle for later runs or substitute it for an observation ref.

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