TextEvent: initTextEvent() method
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 initTextEventEvent()
method of the TextEvent
interface initializes the value of a TextEvent
after it has been created.
This method must be called to set the event before it is dispatched, using EventTarget.dispatchEvent()
.
Note: In general, you won't create these events yourself; they are created by the browser.
Syntax
initTextEvent(type)
initTextEvent(type, bubbles)
initTextEvent(type, bubbles, cancelable)
initTextEvent(type, bubbles, cancelable, view)
initTextEvent(type, bubbles, cancelable, view, data)
Parameters
type
-
A string to set the event's
type
to. There is only one event type for aTextEvent
:textInput
. bubbles
Optional-
A boolean indicating whether or not the event can bubble.
false
by default. Sets the value ofEvent.bubbles
. cancelable
Optional-
A boolean indicating whether or not the event's default action can be prevented.
false
by default. Sets the value ofEvent.cancelable
. view
Optional-
The WindowProxy object from which the event was generated.
null
by default. data
Optional-
A string to set event's data attribute.
Return value
None (undefined
).
Specifications
Specification |
---|
UI Events # dom-textevent-inittextevent |
Browser compatibility
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