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This page needs to be updated to match the currently specified behaviour. In the meantime please refer to the specification: https://www.w3.org/TR/clipboard-apis/#the-cut-action
The cut event is fired when a selection has been removed from the document and added to the clipboard.
General info
- Specification
- Clipboard
- Interface
ClipboardEvent- Bubbles
- Yes
- Cancelable
- Yes
- Target
DefaultView,Document,Element- Default Action
- None
Properties
| Property | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
target Read only |
EventTarget |
The event target (the topmost target in the DOM tree). |
type Read only |
DOMString |
The type of event. |
bubbles Read only |
Boolean |
Whether the event normally bubbles or not |
cancelable Read only |
Boolean |
Whether the event is cancellable or not? |
clipboardData Read only |
DataTransfer |
The contents of the clipboard. Not only text, but also files and images. |
Browser compatibility
| Feature | Chrome | Firefox (Gecko) | Internet Explorer | Opera | Safari (WebKit) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | (Yes) | (Yes) | ? | ? | ? |
clipboardData |
(Yes) | 22 (22) | No support | ? | ? |
| Feature | Android | Firefox Mobile (Gecko) | IE Phone | Opera Mobile | Safari Mobile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | ? | (Yes) | ? | ? | ? |
clipboardData |
? | 22.0 (22) | ? | ? | ? |