IntersectionObserverEntry.isIntersecting

The IntersectionObserverEntry interface's read-only isIntersecting property is a Boolean value which is true if the target element intersects with the intersection observer's root. If this is true, then, the IntersectionObserverEntry describes a transition into a state of intersection; if it's false, then you know the transition is from intersecting to not-intersecting.

Syntax

var isIntersecting = IntersectionObserverEntry.isIntersecting;

Value

A Boolean value which indicates whether the target element has transitioned into a state of intersection (true) or out of a state of intersection (false).

Example

In this simple example, an intersection callback is used to update a counter of how many targeted elements are currently intersecting with the intersection root.

function intersectionCallback(entries) {
  entries.forEach(function(entry) {
    if (entry.isIntersecting) {
      intersectingCount += 1;
    } else {
      intersectingCount -= 1;
    }
  });
}

To see a more concrete example, take a look at "Handling intersection changes" in Timing element visibility with the Intersection Observer API.

Specifications

Browser compatibility

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1. From version 53 until version 55 (exclusive): this feature is behind the dom.IntersectionObserver.enabled preference (needs to be set to true). To change preferences in Firefox, visit about:config.