DataTransfer.mozSourceNode

The DataTransfer.mozSourceNode property is used to determine the Node over which the mouse cursor was located when the the drag operation was initiated (for example, when a <button> was clicked). For external drags or if the calling function cannot reach the node, null is returned.

This property is Read only .

Syntax

dataTransfer.mozSourceNode;

Return value

A Node representing node where the drag originated. Returns null for external drags or if the node cannot be accessed.

Example

This example shows the use of the mozSourceNode property in the dragend event handler.

function dragend_handler(event)
{
  var dragData = event.dataTransfer;
  var node = dragData.mozSourceNode;
  if (node != null)
    console.log("mozSourceNode = " + dragData.mozSourceNode);
  else
    console.log("mozSourceNode is null");
}

Specifications

This property is not defined in any Web standard.

Browser compatibility

See also