The WheelEvent.deltaMode
read-only property returns an unsigned long
representing the unit of the delta values scroll amount. Permitted values are:
Constant | Value | Description |
DOM_DELTA_PIXEL |
0x00 |
The delta values are specified in pixels. |
DOM_DELTA_LINE |
0x01 |
The delta values are specified in lines. |
DOM_DELTA_PAGE |
0x02 |
The delta values are specified in pages. |
Syntax
var unit = event.deltaMode;
Example
var syntheticEvent = new WheelEvent("syntheticWheel", {"deltaX": 4, "deltaMode": 0}); console.log(syntheticEvent.deltaMode);
Specifications
Specification | Status | Comment |
---|---|---|
Document Object Model (DOM) Level 3 Events Specification The definition of 'WheelEvent.deltaMode' in that specification. |
Obsolete | Initial definition. |
Browser compatibility
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deltaMode | Chrome Full support 31 | Edge Full support 12 | Firefox Full support 17 | IE Full support 9 | Opera Full support 18 | Safari Full support 6.1 | WebView Android Full support Yes | Chrome Android Full support Yes | Firefox Android Full support 17 | Opera Android Full support Yes | Safari iOS No support No | Samsung Internet Android Full support Yes |
Legend
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- Full support
- No support
- No support