ClipboardEvent()

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 ClipboardEvent() constructor returns a newly created ClipboardEvent, representing an event providing information related to modification of the clipboard, that is cut, copy, and paste events.

Syntax

clipboardEvent = new ClipboardEvent(type, {dataType: aMimeType, 
                                           data    : someData});

Parameters

The ClipboardEvent() constructor also inherits arguments from Event().

type: Is a DOMString representing the name of the type of the ClipboardEvent. It is case-sensitive and can be: 'copy', 'cut', or 'paste'.
dataType: Is a DOMString containing the MIME-type of the data contained in the data argument.
data: Is a DOMString containing the data concerned by the clipboard event.

Specifications

Specification	Status	Comment
Clipboard API and events The definition of 'ClipboardEvent()' in that specification.	Working Draft	Initial definition.

Feature	Chrome	Firefox (Gecko)	Internet Explorer	Opera	Safari
Basic support	(Yes)	(Yes)	(Yes)	(Yes)	(Yes)

Feature	Android	Firefox Mobile (Gecko)	IE Mobile	Opera Mobile	Safari Mobile
Basic support	(Yes)	(Yes)	(Yes)	(Yes)	(Yes)

ClipboardEvent()

Syntax

Parameters

Specifications

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