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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| Feature | Chrome | Edge | Firefox | Internet Explorer | Opera | Safari |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | 53 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 40 | Yes |
| Feature | Android webview | Chrome for Android | Edge mobile | Firefox for Android | Opera Android | iOS Safari | Samsung Internet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | 53 | 53 | Yes | Yes | 40 | Yes | 6.0 |
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