CustomEvent.initCustomEvent()

The CustomEvent.initCustomEvent() method initializes a CustomEvent object. If the event has already been dispatched, this method does nothing.

Events initialized in this way must have been created with the Document.createEvent() method. This method must be called to set the event before it is dispatched, using EventTarget.dispatchEvent(). Once dispatched, it doesn't do anything anymore.

Do not use this method anymore, as it is deprecated.

Note: Rather than using the feature, instead use specific event constructors, like CustomEvent(). The page on Creating and triggering events gives more information about the way to use those.

Syntax

event.initCustomEvent(type, canBubble, cancelable, detail);

Parameters

type
Is a DOMString containing the name of the event.
canBubble
Is a Boolean indicating whether the event bubbles up through the DOM or not.
cancelable
Is a Boolean indicating whether the event is cancelable.
detail
The data passed when initializing the event.

Specifications

Specification Status Comment
DOM
The definition of 'CustomEvent' in that specification.		 Living Standard Initial definition, but already deprecated in favor of the use of a constructor, CustomEvent()

Browser compatibility

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DesktopMobile
ChromeEdgeFirefoxInternet ExplorerOperaSafariAndroid webviewChrome for AndroidFirefox for AndroidOpera for AndroidSafari on iOSSamsung Internet
initCustomEvent
Deprecated
Chrome Full support Yes
Full support Yes
Full support 59
Notes
Notes canBubble, cancelable, and detail are optional parameters defaulting to false, false, and null respectively.
Edge Full support 14Firefox Full support 6IE Full support 9Opera Full support 11Safari Full support 5.1WebView Android Full support Yes
Full support Yes
Full support 59
Notes
Notes canBubble, cancelable, and detail are optional parameters defaulting to false, false, and null respectively.
Chrome Android Full support Yes
Full support Yes
Full support 59
Notes
Notes canBubble, cancelable, and detail are optional parameters defaulting to false, false, and null respectively.
Firefox Android Full support 6Opera Android Full support YesSafari iOS Full support YesSamsung Internet Android Full support Yes
Full support Yes
Full support 7.0
Notes
Notes canBubble, cancelable, and detail are optional parameters defaulting to false, false, and null respectively.

Legend

Full support  
Full support
Deprecated. Not for use in new websites.
Deprecated. Not for use in new websites.
See implementation notes.
See implementation notes.

See also