pointerId
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pointerId
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Summary
A unique identifier for the pointer causing the event
Property of dom/PointerEvent
Syntax
Note: This property is read-only.
var result = event.pointerId;
Return Value
Returns an object of type Number.
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Usage
This identifier must be unique from all other active pointers at the time. A user agent may recycle previously retired values for pointerId from previous active pointers, if necessary.
If the device producing the event is a mouse, then the pointerId must be 1. Device types other than mouse must not have a pointerId of 1.
Compatibility
Desktop
| Feature | Chrome | Firefox (Gecko) | Internet Explorer | Opera | Safari |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Support | ? | ? | IE10 | ? |
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Mobile
| Feature | Android | BlackBerry | Chrome for mobile | Firefox Mobile (Gecko) | IE Mobile | Opera Mobile | Opera Mini | Safari Mobile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? |
Compatibility notes
| Browser | Version | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Internet Explorer | 10 | The PointerEvent object and associated events are supported with the MS prefix. E.g., MSPointerEvent |
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