Document.pointerLockElement

The pointerLockElement property provides the element set as the target for mouse events while the pointer is locked. It is null if lock is pending, pointer is unlocked, or the target is in another document.

Syntax

var element = document.pointerLockElement;

Return value

An Element or null.

Specifications

Specification Status Comment
Pointer Lock
The definition of 'Document' in that specification.
Candidate Recommendation Extend the Document interface

Browser compatibility

     
Feature Chrome Edge Firefox (Gecko) Internet Explorer Opera Safari
Basic support (Yes) webkit(Yes) (Yes) moz ? ? ?
Unprefixed support (Yes)? 50 (50)      
  
Feature Android Edge Firefox Mobile (Gecko) IE Mobile Opera Mobile Safari Mobile
Basic support ?(Yes) ? ? ? ?

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