The primitiveType
read-only property of the CSSPrimitiveValue
interface represents the type of a CSS value.
Syntax
type = cssPrimitiveValue.primitiveType;
Value
An unsigned short
representing the type of the value. Possible values are:
Constant | Description |
CSS_ATTR
|
The value is an attr() function. The value can be obtained by using the getStringValue() method.
|
CSS_CM
|
The value is a <length> in centimeters. The value can be obtained by using the getFloatValue() method.
|
CSS_COUNTER
|
The value is a counter or counters function. The value can be obtained by using the getCounterValue() method.
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CSS_DEG
|
The value is an <angle> in degrees. The value can be obtained by using the getFloatValue() method.
|
CSS_DIMENSION
|
The value is a <number> with an unknown dimension. The value can be obtained by using the getFloatValue() method.
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CSS_EMS
|
The value is a <length> in em units. The value can be obtained by using the getFloatValue() method.
|
CSS_EXS
|
The value is a <length> in ex units. The value can be obtained by using the getFloatValue() method.
|
CSS_GRAD
|
The value is an <angle> in grads. The value can be obtained by using the getFloatValue() method.
|
CSS_HZ
|
The value is a <frequency> in Hertz. The value can be obtained by using the getFloatValue method.
|
CSS_IDENT
|
The value is an identifier. The value can be obtained by using the getStringValue() method.
|
CSS_IN
|
The value is a <length> in inches. The value can be obtained by using the getFloatValue() method.
|
CSS_KHZ
|
The value is a <frequency> in Kilohertz. The value can be obtained by using the getFloatValue() method.
|
CSS_MM
|
The value is a <length> in millimeters. The value can be obtained by using the getFloatValue() method.
|
CSS_MS
|
The value is a <time> in milliseconds. The value can be obtained by using the getFloatValue() method.
|
CSS_NUMBER
|
The value is a simple <number> . The value can be obtained by using the getFloatValue() method.
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CSS_PC
|
The value is a <length> in picas. The value can be obtained by using the getFloatValue() method.
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CSS_PERCENTAGE
|
The value is a <percentage> . The value can be obtained by using the getFloatValue() method.
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CSS_PT
|
The value is a <length> in points. The value can be obtained by using the getFloatValue() method.
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CSS_PX
|
The value is a <length> in pixels. The value can be obtained by using the getFloatValue() method.
|
CSS_RAD
|
The value is an <angle> in radians. The value can be obtained by using the getFloatValue() method.
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CSS_RECT
|
The value is a rect() function. The value can be obtained by using the getRectValue() method.
|
CSS_RGBCOLOR
|
The value is an <color> . The value can be obtained by using the getRGBColorValue() method.
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CSS_S
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The value is a <time> in seconds. The value can be obtained by using the getFloatValue() method.
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CSS_STRING
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The value is a <string> . The value can be obtained by using the getStringValue() method.
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CSS_UNKNOWN
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The value is not a recognized CSS2 value. The value can only be obtained by using the cssText attribute.
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CSS_URI
|
The value is a <uri> . The value can be obtained by using the getStringValue() method.
|
Example
var cs = window.getComputedStyle(document.body); var cssValue = cs.getPropertyCSSValue("color"); console.log(cssValue.primitiveType);
Specifications
Specification | Status | Comment |
Document Object Model (DOM) Level 2 Style SpecificationThe definition of 'CSSPrimitiveValue.primitiveType' in that specification. | Obsolete | Initial definition |
Browser compatibility
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Desktop | Mobile | |||||||||||
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Chrome
No support No |
Edge
No support No |
Firefox
No support ? — 62 |
IE
No support No |
Opera
No support No |
Safari
? |
WebView Android
No support No |
Chrome Android
No support No |
Firefox Android
No support 4 — 62 |
Opera Android
? |
Safari iOS
? |
Samsung Internet Android
No support No |
Legend
- No support
- No support
- Compatibility unknown
- Compatibility unknown
- Deprecated. Not for use in new websites.'
- Deprecated. Not for use in new websites.
See also
CSSPrimitiveValue.primitiveType by Mozilla Contributors is licensed under CC-BY-SA 2.5.