oncontextmenu Event
Example
Execute a JavaScript when the user right-clicks on a <div> element with a context menu:
<div oncontextmenu="myFunction()" contextmenu="mymenu">
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Definition and Usage
The oncontextmenu event occurs when the user right-clicks on an element to open the context menu.
Note: Although the oncontextmenu event is supported in all browsers, the contextmenu attribute is currently only supported in Firefox.
Browser Support
Event | |||||
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oncontextmenu | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Syntax
In JavaScript, using the addEventListener() method:
object.addEventListener("contextmenu", myScript);
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Note: The addEventListener() method is not supported in Internet Explorer 8 and earlier versions.
Technical Details
Bubbles: | Yes |
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Cancelable: | Yes |
Event type: | MouseEvent |
Supported HTML tags: | All HTML elements |
DOM Version: | Level 3 Events |