Example
Press down the left mouse button over a <div> element to insert some text:
$("div").mousedown(function(){
$(this).after("Mouse
button pressed down.");
});
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Definition and Usage
The mousedown event occurs when the left mouse button is pressed down over the selected element.
The mousedown() method triggers the mousedown event, or attaches a function to run when a mousedown event occurs.
Tip: This method is often used together with the mouseup() method.
Syntax
Trigger the mousedown event for the selected elements:
Attach a function to the mousedown event:
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| function | Optional. Specifies the function to run when the mousedown event is triggered |