MessageEvent.source

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The source read-only property of the MessageEvent interface is a MessageEventSource (which can be a WindowProxy, MessagePort, or ServiceWorker object) representing the message emitter.

Syntax

var mySource = messageEvent.source;

Value

a MessageEventSource (which can be a WindowProxy, MessagePort, or ServiceWorker object) representing the message emitter.

Example

myWorker.onmessage = function(e) {
  result.textContent = e.data;
  console.log('Message received from worker');
  console.log(e.source);
};

Specifications

Specification Status Comment
Unknown
The definition of 'source' in that specification.		 Unknown Initial definition

Browser compatibility

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ChromeEdgeFirefoxInternet ExplorerOperaSafariAndroid webviewChrome for AndroidEdge MobileFirefox for AndroidOpera for AndroidiOS SafariSamsung Internet
Basic supportChrome Full support YesEdge ? Firefox Full support 55IE No support NoOpera ? Safari ? WebView Android ? Chrome Android ? Edge Mobile ? Firefox Android Full support 55Opera Android ? Safari iOS ? Samsung Internet Android ?
Returns MessageEventSourceChrome Full support YesEdge ? Firefox Full support 55IE No support NoOpera ? Safari ? WebView Android ? Chrome Android ? Edge Mobile ? Firefox Android Full support 55Opera Android ? Safari iOS ? Samsung Internet Android ?

Legend

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Full support
No support  
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Compatibility unknown  
Compatibility unknown

See also

  • ExtendableMessageEvent — similar to this interface but used in interfaces that needs to give more flexibility to authors.

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