Document()

The Document constructor creates a new Document object that is a web page loaded in the browser and serving as an entry point into the page's content.

Syntax

new Document();

Specifications

Specification Status Comment
DOM
The definition of 'Document' in that specification.
Living Standard Initial definition.

Browser compatibility

DesktopMobile
ChromeEdgeFirefoxInternet ExplorerOperaSafariAndroid webviewChrome for AndroidFirefox for AndroidOpera for AndroidSafari on iOSSamsung Internet
Document() constructorChrome Full support 60Edge Full support ≤18Firefox Full support YesIE No support NoOpera Full support 47Safari Full support YesWebView Android Full support 60Chrome Android Full support 60Firefox Android Full support YesOpera Android Full support 44Safari iOS Full support YesSamsung Internet Android Full support 8.0

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