Example
Execute a JavaScript when cutting some text in an <input> element:
<input type="text"
oncut="myFunction()" value="Try to cut this text">
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Definition and Usage
The oncut event occurs when the user cuts the content of an element.
Note: Although the oncut event is supported by all HTML elements, it is not actually possible to cut the content of, for example, a <p> element, UNLESS the element has set contenteditable to "true" (See "More Examples" below).
Tip: The oncut event is mostly used on <input> elements with type="text".
Tip: There are three ways to cut the content of an element:
- Press CTRL + X
- Select "Cut" from the Edit menu in your browser
- Right click to display the context menu and select the "Cut" command
Browser Support
| Event | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| oncut | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Syntax
In JavaScript, using the addEventListener() method:
object.addEventListener("cut", 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 cutting some text of a <p> element (Note that contenteditable is set to "true"):
<p contenteditable="true" oncut="myFunction()">Try to cut this text</p>
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Related Pages
HTML DOM reference: oncopy event
HTML DOM reference: onpaste event
Event Object