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ondrag Event

Event Object

Example

Execute JavaScript when a <p> element starts being dragged:

More examples are included at the bottom of this page.


Definition and Usage

The ondrag event is triggered when an element or selected text is being dragged.

Drag and drop is a common feature in HTML5. For more information, see our HTML5 Drag and Drop in the HTML tutorial.

Note: To make an element draggable, you need to use the HTML5 draggable attribute.

Tip: Links and images are draggable by default and do not require the draggable attribute.

The following events are triggered during the drag and drop process:

Note: The ondrag event is triggered every 350 milliseconds while dragging an element.


Browser Support

The numbers in the table specify the first browser version that supports the event.

Event Chrome IE Firefox Safari Opera
ondrag 4.0 9.0 3.5 6.0 12.0

Syntax

In HTML:

In JavaScript:

In JavaScript, using the addEventListener() method:

Note: Internet Explorer 8 and earlier versions do not support the addEventListener() method.


Bubbles: Yes
Cancelable: Yes
Event type: DragEvent
Supported HTML tags: All HTML elements

More Examples

Example

The following example demonstrates all drag and drop events:


Related Pages

HTML Tutorial: HTML5 Drag and Drop

HTML Reference: HTML draggable Attribute

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