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button Event Attribute
Event Object
Definition and Usage
The button event attribute returns a number that indicates which mouse button was clicked when an event was triggered.
Syntax
event.button=0|1|2
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 | Specifies the left mouse-button |
| 1 | Specifies the middle mouse-button |
| 2 | Specifies the right mouse-button |
Note: Internet Explorer 8 and earlier has different parameters:
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Specifies the left mouse-button (IE8 and earlier) |
| 4 | Specifies the middle mouse-button (IE8 and earlier) |
| 2 | Specifies the right mouse-button |
Tips and Notes
Note: For a left-hand configured mouse, the parameter values are reversed.
Try it Yourself - Examples
Alert which mouse button that was pressed
Alert which mouse button the user pressed.
Event Object
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