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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 elementFromPoint() property of the DocumentOrShadowRoot interface returns the topmost element at the specified coordinates.
Syntax
var element = document.elementFromPoint(x, y);
Parameters
- x
- The horizontal coordinate of a point.
- y
- The vertical coordinate of a point.
Returns
An element.
Specifications
| Specification | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Shadow DOM The definition of 'elementFromPoint()' in that specification. |
Working Draft | Initial definition. |
Browser Compatibility
| Feature | Chrome | Firefox (Gecko) | Internet Explorer | Opera | Safari (WebKit) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | 53.0 | ? | ? | ? |
| Feature | Android | Android Webview | Firefox Mobile (Gecko) | Firefox OS | IE Mobile | Opera Mobile | Safari Mobile | Chrome for Android |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | No support | 53.0 | ? | ? | ? | ? | 53.0 |