DragEvent.dataTransfer

The DataEvent.dataTransfer property holds the drag operation's data (as a DataTransfer object).

This property is Read only .

Syntax

var data = dragEvent.dataTransfer;

Return value

data
A DataTransfer object which contains the drag event's data.

Example

This example illustrates accessing the drag and drop data within the dragend event handler.

function process_data(d) {
   // Process the data ...
}
dragTarget.addEventListener("dragend", function(ev) {
   // Call the drag and drop data processor
   if (ev.dataTransfer != null) process_data(ev.dataTransfer);
 }, false);

Specifications

Specification Status Comment
WHATWG HTML Living Standard
The definition of 'DragEvent.dataTransfer' in that specification.
Living Standard  
HTML5.1
The definition of 'DragEvent.dataTransfer' in that specification.
Recommendation Initial definition

Browser compatibility

Feature Chrome Edge Firefox (Gecko) Internet Explorer Opera Safari (WebKit)
Basic support 4 (Yes) 3.5 (1.9.1) 10 12 3.1

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