HTML oncopy Event Attribute
Example
Execute a JavaScript when copying some text of an <input> element:
More "Try it Yourself" examples below.
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 | |||||
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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
Attribute Values
Value | Description |
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script | The script to be run on oncopy |
Technical Details
Supported HTML tags: | ALL HTML elements |
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More Examples
Example
Execute a JavaScript when copying some text of a <p> element:
Example
Execute a JavaScript when copying an image:
Related Pages
HTML reference: onpaste event
HTML reference: oncut event
HTML DOM reference: oncopy event
HTML Event Attributes