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 activeElement property of the DocumentOrShadowRoot interface returns the element within the shadow tree which has focus.
Syntax
var element = DocumentOrShadowRoot.activeElement
Value
A element.
Example
// Know the focused element inside shadow DOM:
this.addEventListener('focus', function(e) {
console.log('Active element (inside shadow dom):',
this.shadowRoot.activeElement);
});
Specifications
| Specification | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Shadow DOM | Working Draft | Initial definition. |
Browser Compatibility
| Feature | Chrome | Firefox (Gecko) | Internet Explorer | Opera | Safari (WebKit) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | 53.0 | ? | ? | ? | 10.0 |
| Feature | Android | Android Webview | Firefox Mobile (Gecko) | Firefox OS | IE Mobile | Opera Mobile | Safari Mobile | Chrome for Android |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | No support | 53.0 | ? | ? | ? | ? | 10.0 | 53.0 |