The pointerLockElement property provides the element set as the target for mouse events while the pointer is locked. It is null if lock is pending, pointer is unlocked, or the target is in another document.
Syntax
var element = document.pointerLockElement;
Return value
An Element or null.
Specifications
| Specification | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Pointer Lock The definition of 'pointerLockElement' in that specification. |
Candidate Recommendation | Extend the Document interface |
Browser compatibility
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| 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 53 | Edge Full support Yes | Firefox Full support Yes | IE Full support Yes | Opera Full support 40 | Safari Full support Yes | WebView Android Full support 53 | Chrome Android Full support 53 | Edge Mobile Full support Yes | Firefox Android Full support Yes | Opera Android Full support 40 | Safari iOS Full support Yes | Samsung Internet Android Full support 6.0 |
Legend
- Full support
- Full support
- Experimental. Expect behavior to change in the future.
- Experimental. Expect behavior to change in the future.
See also
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