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 thedrag 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 |
Feature | Android | Android Webview | Chrome for Android | Edge | Firefox Mobile (Gecko) | Firefox OS | IE Mobile | Opera Mobile | Safari Mobile |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Basic support | No support | No support | No support | (Yes) | No support | No support | 10 | No support | No support |