The Console
method dir()
displays an interactive list of the properties of the specified JavaScript object. The output is presented as a hierarchical listing with disclosure triangles that let you see the contents of child objects.
In other words, console.dir()
is the way to see all the properties of a specified JavaScript object in console by which the developer can easily get the properties of the object.
Note: This feature is available in Web Workers.
Syntax
console.dir(object);
Parameters
object
- A JavaScript object whose properties should be output.
Specifications
Specification | Status | Comment |
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Console API The definition of 'console.dir()' in that specification. |
Living Standard | Initial definition |
Browser compatibility
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Desktop | Mobile | |||||||||||
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dir | Chrome Full support 1 | Edge Full support 12 | Firefox Full support 8 | IE Full support 9 | Opera Full support 11 | Safari Full support 4 | WebView Android Full support 1 | Chrome Android Full support 18 | Firefox Android Full support 8 | Opera Android Full support 11 | Safari iOS Full support 3.2 | Samsung Internet Android Full support 1.0 |
Legend
- Full support
- Full support
- Experimental. Expect behavior to change in the future.
- Experimental. Expect behavior to change in the future.