ondblclick Event
Example
Execute a JavaScript when a <p> element is double-clicked:
<p ondblclick="myFunction()">Double-click me</p>
Try it yourself »
Definition and Usage
The ondblclick event occurs when the user double-clicks on an element.
Browser Support
| Event | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ondblclick | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Syntax
In HTML:
<element ondblclick="myScript">Try it
In JavaScript:
object.ondblclick=function(){myScript};Try it
In JavaScript, using the addEventListener() method:
object.addEventListener("dblclick", myScript);Try it
Note: The addEventListener() method is not supported in Internet Explorer 8 and earlier versions.
Technical Details
| Bubbles: | Yes |
|---|---|
| Cancelable: | Yes |
| Event type: | MouseEvent |
| Supported HTML tags: | All HTML elements, EXCEPT: <base>, <bdo>, <br>, <head>, <html>, <iframe>, <meta>, <param>, <script>, <style>, and <title>. |
| DOM Version: | Level 2 Events |
Related Pages
HTML DOM reference: onclick event
HTML DOM reference: onmousedown event
HTML DOM reference: onmouseup event
Event Object
