The PositionError
interface represents the reason of an error occurring when using the geolocating device.
Properties
The PositionError
interface doesn't inherit any property.
PositionError.code
Read only- Returns an
unsigned short
representing the error code. The following values are possible:Value Associated constant Description 1
PERMISSION_DENIED
The acquisition of the geolocation information failed because the page didn't have the permission to do it. 2
POSITION_UNAVAILABLE
The acquisition of the geolocation failed because at least one internal source of position returned an internal error. 3
TIMEOUT
The time allowed to acquire the geolocation, defined by PositionOptions.timeout
information was reached before the information was obtained. PositionError.message
Read only- Returns a human-readable
DOMString
describing the details of the error. Specifications note that this is primarily intended for debugging use and not to be shown directly in a user interface.
Methods
The PositionError
interface neither implements, nor inherit any method.
Specifications
Specification | Status | Comment |
---|---|---|
Geolocation API The definition of 'PositionError' in that specification. |
Recommendation | Initial specification. |
Browser compatibility
Feature | Chrome | Firefox (Gecko) | Internet Explorer | Opera | Safari |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Basic support | 5 | 3.5 (1.9.1) | 9 | 10.60 Not supported 15.0 16.0 |
5 |
Feature | Android | Chrome for Android | Firefox Mobile (Gecko) | IE Mobile | Opera Mobile | Safari Mobile |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Basic support | ? | ? | 4.0 (4) | ? | 10.60 | ? |
See also
- Using geolocation
- The
Geolocation
interface that use it.