Deprecated
This feature has been removed from the Web standards. Though some browsers may still support it, it is in the process of being dropped. Avoid using it and update existing code if possible; see the compatibility table at the bottom of this page to guide your decision. Be aware that this feature may cease to work at any time.
The CustomEvent.initCustomEvent() method initializes a CustomEvent object. If the event has already been dispatched, this method does nothing.
Events initialized in this way must have been created with the Document.createEvent() method. This method must be called to set the event before it is dispatched, using EventTarget.dispatchEvent(). Once dispatched, it doesn't do anything anymore.
Do not use this method anymore, as it is deprecated.
Instead use specific event constructors, like CustomEvent(). The page on Creating and triggering events gives more information about the way to use these.
Syntax
event.initCustomEvent(type, canBubble, cancelable, detail);
Parameters
type- Is a
DOMStringcontaining the name of the event. canBubble- Is a
Booleanindicating whether the event bubbles up through the DOM or not. cancelable- Is a
Booleanindicating whether the event is cancelable. detail- The data passed when initializing the event.
Specifications
| Specification | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| DOM The definition of 'CustomEvent' in that specification. |
Living Standard | Initial definition, but already deprecated in favor of the use of a constructor, CustomEvent() |
Browser compatibility
| Desktop | Mobile | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chrome | Edge | Firefox | Internet Explorer | Opera | Safari | Android webview | Chrome for Android | Edge Mobile | Firefox for Android | Opera for Android | iOS Safari | Samsung Internet | |
| Basic support | Chrome
Full support
Yes
| Edge Full support Yes | Firefox Full support 6 | IE Full support 9 | Opera Full support 11 | Safari Full support 5.1 | WebView Android
Full support
Yes
| Chrome Android
Full support
Yes
| Edge Mobile Full support Yes | Firefox Android Full support 6 | Opera Android Full support Yes | Safari iOS Full support Yes | Samsung Internet Android ? |
Legend
- Full support
- Full support
- Compatibility unknown
- Compatibility unknown
- Deprecated. Not for use in new websites.
- Deprecated. Not for use in new websites.
- See implementation notes.
- See implementation notes.
See also
CustomEvent- The constructor to use instead of this deprecated method:
CustomEvent().