Window: orientationchange event
The orientationchange
event is fired when the orientation of the device has changed.
Bubbles | No |
---|---|
Cancelable | No |
Interface | Event |
Event handler | onorientationchange |
Example
You can use the orientationchange
event in an addEventListener
method:
window.addEventListener("orientationchange", function(event) {
console.log("the orientation of the device is now " + event.target.screen.orientation.angle);
});
Or use the onorientationchange
event handler property:
window.onorientationchange = function(event) {
console.log("the orientation of the device is now " + event.target.screen.orientation.angle);
};
Specifications
Specification | Status |
---|---|
Compatibility Standard The definition of 'orientationchange' in that specification. |
Living Standard |
Browser compatibility
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