The setCustomValidity() method of the HTMLObjectElement interface sets a custom validity message for the element.
Syntax
HTMLObjectElement.setCustomValidity(message);
Parameters
- error
- The message to use for validity errors.
Return value
Exceptions
None.
Specifications
| Specification | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| HTML Living Standard The definition of 'setCustomValidity' in that specification. |
Living Standard | Initial definition. |
Browser compatibility
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| Desktop | Mobile | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
setCustomValidity | Chrome Full support Yes | Edge Full support 12 | Firefox Full support 1 | IE Full support Yes | Opera Full support Yes | Safari Full support 6 | WebView Android Full support Yes | Chrome Android Full support Yes | Edge Mobile Full support Yes | Firefox Android Full support 4 | Opera Android Full support Yes | Safari iOS Full support Yes | Samsung Internet Android ? |
Legend
- Full support
- Full support
- Compatibility unknown
- Compatibility unknown