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 elementsFromPoint() method of the Document interface returns an array of all elements at the specified coordinates.
Syntax
var elements = document.elementsFromPoint(x, y);
Returns
An array of Element objects under the given point.
Parameters
- x
- A horizontal position within the current viewport.
- y
- A vertical position within the current viewport.
Example
HTML Content
<div> <p>Some text</p> </div> <p>Elements at point 30, 20:</p> <div id="output"></div>
JavaScript Content
var output = document.getElementById("output");
if (document.elementsFromPoint) {
var elements = document.elementsFromPoint(30, 20);
for(var i = 0; i < elements.length; i++) {
output.textContent += elements[i].localName;
if (i < elements.length - 1) {
output.textContent += " < ";
}
}
} else {
output.innerHTML = "<span style=\"color: red;\">" +
"Browser does not support <code>document.elementsFromPoint()</code>" +
"</span>";
}
Specifications
| Specification | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| CSS Object Model (CSSOM) View Module The definition of 'elementsFromPoint' in that specification. |
Working Draft | Initial definition. |
Browser compatibility
| Feature | Chrome | Firefox (Gecko) | Internet Explorer | Opera | Safari |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | 43.0 | 46.0 (46.0)[1] | 10.0 ms | ? | No support |
| Feature | Android | Android Webview | Firefox Mobile (Gecko) | IE Mobile | Opera Mobile | Safari Mobile | Chrome for Android |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | No support | 43.0 | 46.0 (46.0)[1] | ? | ? | No support | 43.0 |
[1] See bug 1164427.