HTMLContentElement.getDistributedNodes()

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 HTMLContentElement.getDistributedNodes() method returns a static NodeList of the distributed nodes associated with this <content> element.

Syntax

var nodeList = object.getDistributedNodes()

Example

// Get the distributed nodes
var nodes = myContentObject.getDistributedNodes();

Specifications

This feature is no longer defined by any specifications.

Browser compatibility

DesktopMobile
ChromeEdgeFirefoxInternet ExplorerOperaSafariAndroid webviewChrome for AndroidFirefox for AndroidOpera for AndroidSafari on iOSSamsung Internet
getDistributedNodes
DeprecatedNon-standard
Chrome Full support 35Edge Full support ≤79Firefox No support 28 — 59
Disabled
No support 28 — 59
Disabled
Disabled From version 28 until version 59 (exclusive): this feature is behind the dom.webcomponents.enabled preference (needs to be set to true). To change preferences in Firefox, visit about:config.
IE No support NoOpera Full support 26Safari No support NoWebView Android Full support 37Chrome Android Full support 37Firefox Android No support 28 — 59
Disabled
No support 28 — 59
Disabled
Disabled From version 28 until version 59 (exclusive): this feature is behind the dom.webcomponents.enabled preference (needs to be set to true). To change preferences in Firefox, visit about:config.
Opera Android Full support 26Safari iOS ? Samsung Internet Android Full support 3.0

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.
User must explicitly enable this feature.
User must explicitly enable this feature.

See also