Example
Execute a JavaScript if an error occurs when loading an image:
<img src="image.gif" onerror="myFunction()">
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Definition and Usage
The onerror event is triggered if an error occurs while loading an external file (e.g. a document or an image).
Browser Support
Event | |||||
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onerror | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Syntax
In JavaScript, using the addEventListener() method:
object.addEventListener("error", myScript);
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Note: The addEventListener() method is not supported in Internet Explorer 8 and earlier versions.
Technical Details
Bubbles: | No |
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Cancelable: | No |
Event type: | UIEvent if generated from a user interface, Event otherwise |
Supported HTML tags: | <img>, <input type="image">, <object>, <script> and <style> |
DOM Version: | Level 2 Events |
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