HTML DOM TouchEvent
The TouchEvent Object
The TouchEvent Object handles events that occur when a user touches a touch-based device.
Touch Events
| Event | Occurs When |
|---|---|
| ontouchcancel | A touch is interrupted |
| ontouchend | A finger is removed from a touch screen |
| ontouchmove | A finger is dragged across the screen |
| ontouchstart | A finger is placed on a touch screen |
TouchEvent Properties
| Property | Returns |
|---|---|
| altKey | If the ALT key was pressed when the event was triggered |
| changedTouches | A list of the touch objects whose state changed between this and the previous touch |
| ctrlKey | If the CTRL key was pressed when the event was triggered |
| metaKey | If the META key was pressed when the event was triggered |
| shiftKey | If the SHIFT key was pressed when the event was triggered |
| targetTouches | A list of the touch objects that are in contact with the surface and where the touchstart event occured on the same target element as the current target element |
| touches | A list of the touch objects that are currently in contact with the surface |
Inherited Properties and Methods
The TouchEvent inherits all the properties and methods from:
