This is an experimental technology
Because this technology's specification has not stabilized, check the compatibility table for usage in various browsers. Also note that the syntax and behavior of an experimental technology is subject to change in future versions of browsers as the specification changes.
The ClipboardEvent() constructor returns a newly created ClipboardEvent, representing an event providing information related to modification of the clipboard, that is cut, copy, and paste events.
Syntax
var clipboardEvent = new ClipboardEvent(type[,options]);
Parameters
The ClipboardEvent() constructor also inherits arguments from Event().
- type
- Is a
DOMStringrepresenting the name of the type of theClipboardEvent. It is case-sensitive and can be:'copy','cut', or'paste'. - options Optional
- Options are as follows:
Specifications
| Specification | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Clipboard API and events The definition of 'ClipboardEvent()' in that specification. |
Working Draft | Initial definition. |
Browser compatibility
| Feature | Chrome | Firefox (Gecko) | Internet Explorer | Opera | Safari |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | 58 | (Yes) | (Yes) | (Yes) | (Yes) |
| Feature | Android Webview | Chrome for Android | Firefox Mobile (Gecko) | IE Mobile | Opera Mobile | Safari Mobile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | 58 | 58 | (Yes) | (Yes) | (Yes) | (Yes) |
See also
- Copy-related events:
copy,cut,paste - The
ClipboardEventinterface it belongs to.