ClipboardEvent

This is an experimental technology
Because this technology's specification has not stabilized, check the compatibility table for usage in various browsers. Also note that the syntax and behavior of an experimental technology is subject to change in future versions of browsers as the specification changes.

The ClipboardEvent interface represents events providing information related to modification of the clipboard, that is cut, copy, and paste events.

Properties

Also inherits properties from its parent Event.

ClipboardEvent.clipboardData Read only
Is a DataTransfer object containing the data affected by the user-initiated cut, copy, or paste operation, along with its MIME type.

Constructor

ClipboardEvent()
Creates a ClipboardEvent event with the given parameters.

Methods

No specific methods; inherits methods from its parent Event.

Specifications

Specification Status Comment
Clipboard API and events
The definition of 'ClipboardEvent' in that specification.
Working Draft Initial definition.

Browser compatibility

Feature Chrome Edge Firefox (Gecko) Internet Explorer Opera Safari
Basic support (Yes) (Yes) (Yes) 4.0 (Yes) (Yes)
clipboardData (Yes) (Yes) 22.0 (22.0) 5.0 (Yes) (Yes)
Feature Android Edge Firefox Mobile (Gecko) IE Mobile Opera Mobile Safari Mobile
Basic support (Yes) (Yes) (Yes) 4.0 (Yes) (Yes)
clipboardData (Yes) (Yes) 22.0 (22.0) 5.0 (Yes) (Yes)

See also

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