Example
Execute a JavaScript when copying some text of an <input> element:
<input type="text"
oncopy="myFunction()" value="Try to copy this text">
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Definition and Usage
The oncopy event occurs when the user copies the content of an element.
Tip: The oncopy event also occurs when the user copies an element, for example, an image, created with the <img> element.
Tip: The oncopy event is mostly used on <input> elements with type="text".
Tip: There are three ways to copy an element/the content of an element:
- Press CTRL + C
- Select "Copy" from the Edit menu in your browser
- Right click to display the context menu and select the "Copy" command.
Browser Support
| Event | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| oncopy | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Note: The oncopy event may not work as expected in some browsers when trying to copy an image (See "More Examples" below).
Syntax
In JavaScript, using the addEventListener() method:
object.addEventListener("copy", myScript);
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Note: The addEventListener() method is not supported in Internet Explorer 8 and earlier versions.
Technical Details
| Bubbles: | Yes |
|---|---|
| Cancelable: | Yes |
| Event type: | ClipboardEvent |
| Supported HTML tags: | All HTML elements |
More Examples
Example
Execute a JavaScript when copying some text of a <p> element:
<p oncopy="myFunction()">Try to copy this text</p>
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Example
Execute a JavaScript when copying an image:
<img src="w3ii.gif" oncopy="myFunction()">
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Related Pages
HTML DOM reference: onpaste event
HTML DOM reference: oncut event
Event Object