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ondblclick Event

Example

Execute a JavaScript when a <p> element is double-clicked:

<p ondblclick="myFunction()">Double-click me</p>

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Definition and Usage

The ondblclick event occurs when the user double-clicks on an element.

Browser Support

Event
ondblclick	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes

Syntax

In HTML:

<element ondblclick="myScript">

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In JavaScript:

object.ondblclick=function(){myScript};

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In JavaScript, using the addEventListener() method:

object.addEventListener("dblclick", 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:	MouseEvent
Supported HTML tags:	All HTML elements, EXCEPT: <base>, <bdo>, <br>, <head>, <html>, <iframe>, <meta>, <param>, <script>, <style>, and <title>.
DOM Version:	Level 2 Events

Related Pages

HTML DOM reference: onclick event

HTML DOM reference: onmousedown event

HTML DOM reference: onmouseup event