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ondragenter Event

Event Object

Example

Execute JavaScript when a dragged element enters a drop target:

More examples are included at the bottom of this page.


Definition and Usage

The ondragenter event is triggered when a dragged element or selected text enters a valid drop target.

The ondragenter and ondragleave events can help users better understand the process of draggable elements entering and leaving drop zones. You can set different background colors when draggable elements enter and leave drop zones.

Drag and drop is a very 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:


Browser Support

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

Event Chrome IE Firefox Safari Opera
ondragenter 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
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Event Type: DragEvent
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Supported HTML Tags: All HTML elements
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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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