The HTMLElement.click() method simulates a mouse click on an element.
When click() is used with supported elements (such as an <input>), it fires the element's click event. This event then bubbles up to elements higher in the document tree (or event chain) and fires their click events.
Syntax
element.click()
Specification
| Specification | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Document Object Model (DOM) Level 2 HTML Specification | Obsolete | Initial definition. |
Browser compatibility
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click | Chrome
Full support
9
| Edge Full support 12 | Firefox
Full support
3
| IE Full support Yes | Opera Full support Yes | Safari
Full support
6
| WebView Android
Full support
Yes
| Chrome Android
Full support
18
| Edge Mobile Full support Yes | Firefox Android Full support 5 | Opera Android Full support Yes | Safari iOS
Full support
Yes
| Samsung Internet Android ? |
Legend
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