CompositionEvent.initCompositionEvent()

Deprecated
This feature is no longer recommended. Though some browsers might still support it, it may have already been removed from the relevant web standards, may be in the process of being dropped, or may only be kept for compatibility purposes. Avoid using it, and update existing code if possible; see the compatibility table at the bottom of this page to guide your decision. Be aware that this feature may cease to work at any time.

The initCompositionEvent() method of the CompositionEvent interface initializes the attributes of a CompositionEvent object instance.

Syntax

 compositionEventInstance.initCompositionEvent(typeArg, canBubbleArg, cancelableArg, viewArg, dataArg, localeArg)

Parameters

typeArg
A DOMString representing the type of composition event; this will be one of compositionstart, compositionupdate, or compositionend.
canBubbleArg
A Boolean specifying whether or not the event can bubble.
cancelableArg
A Boolean shether or not the event can be canceled.
viewArg
The Window object from which the event was generated.
dataArg
A DOMString representing the value of the data attribute.
localeArg
A DOMString representing the value of the locale attribute.

Return value

Void.

Specifications

Specification Status Comment
Document Object Model (DOM) Level 3 Events Specification
The definition of 'initCompositionEvent()' in that specification.
Obsolete Initial definition.

Browser compatibility

DesktopMobile
ChromeEdgeFirefoxInternet ExplorerOperaSafariAndroid webviewChrome for AndroidFirefox for AndroidOpera for AndroidSafari on iOSSamsung Internet
initCompositionEvent
DeprecatedNon-standard
Chrome Full support YesEdge Full support 12Firefox Full support 9IE Full support YesOpera No support NoSafari ? WebView Android Full support YesChrome Android Full support YesFirefox Android Full support 9Opera Android ? Safari iOS ? Samsung Internet Android Full support Yes

Legend

Full support
Full support
No support
No support
Compatibility unknown
Compatibility unknown
Non-standard. Expect poor cross-browser support.
Non-standard. Expect poor cross-browser support.
Deprecated. Not for use in new websites.
Deprecated. Not for use in new websites.

See also