MenuItem Object
The MenuItem Object is new in HTML5.
The MenuItem object represents an HTML <menuitem> element.
Note: The <menuitem> element is currently ONLY supported in Firefox.
Access a MenuItem Object
You can access a <menuitem> element by using getElementById():
var x = document.getElementById("myMenuItem");
Create a MenuItem Object
You can create a <menuitem> element by using the document.createElement() method:
var x = document.createElement("MENUITEM");
MenuItem Object Properties
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| checked | Sets or returns whether the menu item should be checked |
| command | Sets or returns the value of the command attribute of the menu item |
| default | Sets or returns whether the menu item should be the default command |
| disabled | Sets or returns whether the menu item should be disabled |
| icon | Sets or returns an image that represents the menu item |
| label | Sets or returns the value of the label attribute of the menu item |
| radiogroup | Sets or returns the value of the radiogroup attribute of the menu item |
| type | Sets or returns the value of the type attribute of the menu item |
Standard Properties and Events
The MenuItem object also supports the standard properties and events.
Related Pages
HTML reference: HTML <menitemu> tag