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.clipboardData property holds a DataTransfer object, which can be used:
- to specify what data should be put into the clipboard from the
cutandcopyevent handlers, typically with asetData(format, data)call; - to obtain the data to be pasted from the
pasteevent handler, typically with agetData(format)call.
See the cut, copy, and paste events documentation for more information.
Syntax
data = ClipboardEvent.clipboardData
Specifications
| Specification | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Clipboard API and events The definition of 'ClipboardEvent.clipboardData' in that specification. |
Working Draft | Initial definition. |
Browser compatibility
| Feature | Chrome | Firefox (Gecko) | Internet Explorer | Opera | Safari |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | (Yes) | 22 (22) | 5.0 | (Yes) | (Yes) |
| Feature | Android | Firefox Mobile (Gecko) | IE Mobile | Opera Mobile | Safari Mobile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | (Yes) | 22.0 (22) | 5.0 | (Yes) | (Yes) |
See also
- Copy-related events:
copy,cut,paste - The
ClipboardEventinterface it belongs to.