Event.stopPropagation()

The stopPropagation() method of the Event interface prevents further propagation of the current event in the capturing and bubbling phases. It does not, however, prevent any default behaviors from occurring; for instance, clicks on links are still processed. If you want to stop those behaviors, see the preventDefault() method.

Syntax

event.stopPropagation();

Parameters

None.

Return value

undefined.

Examples

See Example 5: Event Propagation in the Examples chapter for a more detailed example of this method and event propagation in the DOM.

Specifications

Specification Status Comment
DOM
The definition of 'Event.stopPropagation()' in that specification.
Living Standard
DOM4
The definition of 'Event.stopPropagation()' in that specification.
Obsolete
Document Object Model (DOM) Level 2 Events Specification
The definition of 'Event.stopPropagation()' in that specification.
Obsolete Initial definition

Browser compatibility

DesktopMobile
ChromeEdgeFirefoxInternet ExplorerOperaSafariAndroid webviewChrome for AndroidFirefox for AndroidOpera for AndroidSafari on iOSSamsung Internet
stopPropagationChrome Full support 1Edge Full support 12Firefox Full support 1IE Full support 9Opera Full support 7Safari Full support 1WebView Android Full support 1Chrome Android Full support 18Firefox Android Full support 4Opera Android Full support 10.1Safari iOS Full support 1Samsung Internet Android Full support 1.0

Legend

Full support
Full support

See also