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 attribute fires when the user copies the content of an element.
Tip: The oncopy attribute also fires when the user copies an element, for example, an image, created with the <img> element.
Tip: The oncopy attribute 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 Attribute | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| oncopy | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Note: The oncopy attribute may not work as expected in some browsers when trying to copy an image (See "More Examples" below).
Differences Between HTML 4.01 and HTML5
None.
Syntax
<element oncopy="script">
Attribute Values
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| script | The script to be run on oncopy |
Technical Details
| 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 reference: onpaste event
HTML reference: oncut event
HTML DOM reference: oncopy event