The HTMLBRElement interface represents a HTML line break element (<br>). It inherits from HTMLElement.
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a:hover text { fill: #0095DD; pointer-events: all;}
Properties
Inherits properties from its parent, HTMLElement.
HTMLBRElement.clear- Is a
DOMStringindicating the flow of text around floating objects.
Methods
No specific method; inherits methods from its parent, HTMLElement.
Specifications
| Specification | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| WHATWG HTML Living Standard The definition of 'HTMLBRElement' in that specification. |
Living Standard | No change from HTML5 |
| HTML5 The definition of 'HTMLBRElement' in that specification. |
Recommendation | No change from Document Object Model (DOM) Level 2 HTML Specification |
| Document Object Model (DOM) Level 2 HTML Specification The definition of 'HTMLBRElement' in that specification. |
Recommendation | No change from Document Object Model (DOM) Level 1 Specification. |
| Document Object Model (DOM) Level 1 Specification The definition of 'HTMLBRElement' in that specification. |
Recommendation | Initial definition. |
Browser compatibility
| Feature | Chrome | Edge | Firefox (Gecko) | Internet Explorer | Opera | Safari (WebKit) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | 1.0 | (Yes) | 1.0 (1.7 or earlier) | (Yes) | (Yes) | (Yes) |
| Feature | Android | Edge | Firefox Mobile (Gecko) | IE Phone | Opera Mobile | Safari Mobile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | (Yes) | (Yes) | 1.0 (1.0) | (Yes) | (Yes) | (Yes) |
See also
- HTML element implementing this interface:
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