oncopy (HTML attribute)

Syntax

oncopy="purgeClipboard();"

Description

This attribute capture the event fired when the user carries out a copy operation of the content in the element to which the attribute is applied, either by selecting from a menu command or using a keyboard shortcut.

Value

No fixed value - could be a call to one or more defined functions or a simple alert() statement.

Compatibility

Non-standard event defined by Microsoft for use in Internet Explorer. May work in some other browsers but cannot be reliably used. Compatibility for this non-standard attribute not tested.

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