Deprecated
This feature has been removed from the Web standards. Though some browsers may still support it, it is in the process of being dropped. Avoid using it and update existing code if possible; see the compatibility table at the bottom of this page to guide your decision. Be aware that this feature may cease to work at any time.
The initCompositionEvent() method of the CompositionEvent interface initializes the attributes of a CompositionEvent object instance.
Syntax
compositionEventInstance.initCompositionEvent(typeArg, canBubbleArg, cancelableArg, viewArg, dataArg, localeArg)
Parameters
typeArg- A
DOMStringrepresenting the type of composition event; this will be one ofcompositionstart,compositionupdate, orcompositionend. canBubbleArg- A
Booleanspecifying whether or not the event can bubble. cancelableArg- A
Booleanshether or not the event can be canceled. viewArg- The
Windowobject from which the event was generated. dataArg- A
DOMStringrepresenting the value of thedataattribute. localeArg- A
DOMStringrepresenting the value of thelocaleattribute.
Return value
Void.
Specifications
| Specification | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Document Object Model (DOM) Level 3 Events Specification The definition of 'initCompositionEvent()' in that specification. |
Working Draft | Initial definition. |
Browser compatibility
| Feature | Chrome | Edge | Firefox (Gecko) | Internet Explorer | Opera | Safari |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | (Yes) | (Yes) | 9.0 (9.0) | (Yes) | No support | ? |
| Feature | Android | Edge | Firefox Mobile (Gecko) | IE Mobile | Opera Mobile | Safari Mobile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | ? | (Yes) | 9.0 (9.0) | ? | ? | ? |
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