IntersectionObserverEntry.target

The IntersectionObserverEntry interface's read-only target property indicates which targeted Element has changed its amount of intersection with the intersection root.

Syntax

var target = IntersectionObserverEntry.target;

Value

The IntersectionObserverEntry's target property specifies which Element previously targeted by calling IntersectionObserver.observe() experienced a change in intersection with the root.

Example

In this simple example, each targeted element's opacity is set to its intersectionRatio.

function intersectionCallback(entries) {
  entries.forEach(function(entry) {
    entry.target.opacity = entry.intersectionRatio;
  });
}

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.