The getStringValue() method of the CSSPrimitiveValue interface is used to get a string value. If this CSS value doesn't contain a string value, a DOMException is raised.
Syntax
var stringValue = cssPrimitiveValue.getStringValue();
Return value
A string value.
Exceptions
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
DOMException |
An INVALID_ACCESS_ERR is raised if the CSS value doesn't contain a string value. |
Example
var cs = window.getComputedStyle(document.body);
var cssValue = cs.getPropertyCSSValue("display");
console.log(cssValue.getStringValue());
Specifications
| Specification | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Document Object Model (DOM) Level 2 Style Specification The definition of 'CSSPrimitiveValue.getStringValue' in that specification. |
Obsolete | Initial definition |
Browser compatibility
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| Feature | Chrome | Edge | Firefox | Internet Explorer | Opera | Safari |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | No | ? | Yes | ? | No | ? |
| Feature | Android webview | Chrome for Android | Edge mobile | Firefox for Android | Opera Android | iOS Safari | Samsung Internet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | ? | ? | ? | Yes | ? | ? | ? |
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