Deprecated
This feature is no longer recommended. Though some browsers might still support it, it may have already been removed from the relevant web standards, may be in the process of being dropped, or may only be kept for compatibility purposes. Avoid using it, and update existing code if possible; see the compatibility table at the bottom of this page to guide your decision. Be aware that this feature may cease to work at any time.
The Node.getUserData() method returns any user
DOMUserData set previously on the given node by
Node.setUserData().
The Node.setUserData and Node.getUserData methods are no
longer available from Web content. Element.dataset or WeakMap
can be used instead.
Syntax
userData = someNode.getUserData(userKey);Parameters
userKeyis the key to choose the specific data sought for the given node. More than one key may have been assigned on a given node, containing its own value.
Example
var d = document.setUserData('key', 15, null);
console.log(document.getUserData('key')); // 15Specifications
| Specification | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Document Object Model (DOM) Level 3 Core Specification The definition of 'Node.getUserData()' in that specification. |
Obsolete | Initial definition. |
Browser compatibility
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