The maxTouchPoints
read-only property of the Navigator
interface returns the maximum number of simultaneous touch contact points are supported by the current device.
Syntax
touchPoints = navigator.maxTouchPoints;
Example
if (navigator.maxTouchPoints > 1) { // browser supports multi-touch }
Specifications
Specification | Status | Comment |
---|---|---|
Pointer Events – Level 2 The definition of 'maxTouchPoints' in that specification. |
Recommendation | Non-stable version. |
Pointer Events The definition of 'maxTouchPoints' in that specification. |
Obsolete | Initial definition. |
Browser compatibility
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