An message event informs the target, a WebSocket, RTCDataConnection or a BroadcastChannel object, that a message has been received.
If the target is a RTCDataConnection, an event handler for this event can be added via the RTCDataConnection.onmessage property.
If the target is a BroadcastChannel, an event handler for this event can be added via the BroadcastChannel.onmessage property.
General infoEdit
- Interface
MessageEvent- Bubbles
- No
- Cancelable
- No
- Target
RTCDataChannelEvent,WebSocket,BroadcastChannel- Default Action
- None
PropertiesEdit
A MessageEvent being an Event, this event also implements these properties.
dataRead only- Is a
DOMStringcontaining the message received.
MethodsEdit
A MessageEvent being an Event, this event also implements these properties.
Related EventsEdit
SpecificationsEdit
| Specification | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| WebRTC 1.0: Real-time Communication Between Browser The definition of 'message on RTCDataChannel' in that specification. |
Working Draft | Adds RTCDataChannel as an EventTarget and defines when this event is sent. |
| WHATWG HTML Living Standard The definition of 'message on BroadcastChannel' in that specification. |
Living Standard | Adds BroadcastChannel as an EventTarget and defines when this event is sent. |
Browser compatibilityEdit
| Feature | Chrome | Firefox (Gecko) | Internet Explorer | Opera | Safari |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | (Yes) | (Yes) | Not supported | (Yes) | ? |
on BroadcastChannel |
Not supported | 38 (38) | Not supported | Not supported | Not supported |
See alsoEdit
- WebRTC
- BroadcastChannel API
- WebSockets