SVGAElement

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 SVGAElement interface provides access to the properties of <a> element, as well as methods to manipulate them.

This interface also implements the following interfaces: SVGElement, SVGURIReference, SVGTests, SVGLangSpace, SVGExternalResourcesRequired, SVGStylable, SVGTransformable.

Properties

The interface provides the following properties:

SVGAElement.target Read only
It corresponds to attribute  target on the given <a> element.

Methods

The SVGAElement interface does not implement any specific methods.

Example

In the example below, the target attribute of <a> element is set to _blank and when the link is clicked, it alerts to notify whether the if condition is met or not.

var linkRef = document.querySelector('a'); 
linkRef.target ='_self'; 

linkRef.onclick = function(){
    if (linkRef.target == '_blank') {
        alert("BLANK !");
        linkRef.target = '_self';
    }
    else
        alert("SORRY! not _blank");
} 

Specifications

Specification Status Comment
Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) 1.1 (Second Edition)
The definition of 'SVGAltGlyphElement' in that specification.
Recommendation  

Browser compatibility

Feature Chrome Firefox (Gecko) Internet Explorer Opera Safari (WebKit)
Basic support (Yes) (Yes) 9.0 (Yes) (Yes)
Feature Android Firefox Mobile (Gecko) IE Mobile Opera Mobile Safari Mobile
Basic support ? (Yes) ? (Yes) (Yes)

See also

  • SVG <a> Element

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