onclickEvent
Examples
Execute JavaScript code when the button is clicked:
<button onclick="myFunction()">Click me</button>
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Definition and Usage
The onclick event occurs when an element is clicked.
Syntax
In HTML:
<element
onclick="SomeJavaScriptCode">
In JavaScript:
object.onclick=function(){SomeJavaScriptCode};
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| SomeJavaScriptCode | Required. Specifies the JavaScript to execute when the event occurs. |
Browser Support
All major browsers support the onclick event.
HTML tags that support the onclick event:
The onclick attribute can be used on all HTML elements except: <base>, <bdo>, <br>, <head>, <html>, <iframe>, <meta>, <param>, <script>, <style>, and <title>.
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