Web/API/CompositionEvent/initCompositionEvent

DeprecatedThis feature is no longer recommended. Though some browsers might still support it, it may have already been removed from the relevant web standards, may be in the process of being dropped, or may only be kept for compatibility purposes. Avoid using it, and update existing code if possible; see the compatibility table at the bottom of this page to guide your decision. Be aware that this feature may cease to work at any time.

The initCompositionEvent() method of the CompositionEvent interface initializes the attributes of a CompositionEvent object instance.

Syntax

 compositionEventInstance.initCompositionEvent(typeArg, canBubbleArg, cancelableArg, viewArg, dataArg, localeArg)

Parameters

typeArg: A DOMString representing the type of composition event; this will be one of compositionstart, compositionupdate, or compositionend.
canBubbleArg: A Boolean specifying whether or not the event can bubble.
cancelableArg: A Boolean shether or not the event can be canceled.
viewArg: The Window object from which the event was generated.
dataArg: A DOMString representing the value of the data attribute.
localeArg: A DOMString representing the value of the locale attribute.

Return value

Void.

Specifications

Specification	Status	Comment
Document Object Model (DOM) Level 3 Events SpecificationThe definition of 'initCompositionEvent()' in that specification.	Obsolete	Initial definition.

Browser compatibility

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	Desktop						Mobile
	Chrome	Edge	Firefox	Internet Explorer	Opera	Safari	Android webview	Chrome for Android	Firefox for Android	Opera for Android	Safari on iOS	Samsung Internet
`initCompositionEvent` Deprecated'Non-standard'	Chrome Full support Yes	Edge Full support 12	Firefox Full support 9	IE Full support Yes	Opera No support No	Safari ?	WebView Android Full support Yes	Chrome Android Full support Yes	Firefox Android Full support 9	Opera Android ?	Safari iOS ?	Samsung Internet Android Full support Yes

Legend

Full support: Full support
No support: No support
Compatibility unknown: Compatibility unknown
Non-standard. Expect poor cross-browser support.': Non-standard. Expect poor cross-browser support.
Deprecated. Not for use in new websites.': Deprecated. Not for use in new websites.