Event()

The Event() constructor creates a new Event.

Syntax

new Event(typeArg[, eventInit]);

Values

typeArg
This is a DOMString representing the name of the event.
eventInit Optional

This is an EventInit dictionary, having the following optional fields:

bubbles Optional
A Boolean indicating whether the event bubbles. The default is false.
cancelable Optional
A Boolean indicating whether the event can be cancelled. The default is false.
composed Optional
A Boolean indicating whether the event will trigger listeners outside of a shadow root (see Event.composed for more details). The default is false.

Example

// create a look event that bubbles up and cannot be canceled

const evt = new Event("look", {"bubbles":true, "cancelable":false});
document.dispatchEvent(evt);

// event can be dispatched from any element, not only the document
myDiv.dispatchEvent(evt);

Specifications

Specification Status Comment
DOM
The definition of 'Event()' in that specification.
Living Standard Initial definition

Browser compatibility

DesktopMobile
ChromeEdgeFirefoxInternet ExplorerOperaSafariAndroid webviewChrome for AndroidFirefox for AndroidOpera for AndroidSafari on iOSSamsung Internet
Event() constructorChrome Full support 15Edge Full support ≤18Firefox Full support 11IE No support NoOpera Full support 11.6Safari Full support 6WebView Android Full support ≤37Chrome Android Full support 18Firefox Android Full support 14Opera Android Full support 12Safari iOS Full support 6Samsung Internet Android Full support 1.0

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See also