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onpaste Event

Example

Execute a JavaScript when pasting some text in an <input> element:

<input type="text" onpaste="myFunction()" value="Paste something here">
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More examples below


Definition and Usage

The onpaste event occurs when the user pastes some content into an element.

The onpaste event is mostly used on <input> elements with type="text".

Note

It is only possible to paste something into an input field.

It is not possible to paste content into, for example a <p> element, UNLESS the element has set contenteditable to "true" (See "More Examples" below).

3 Ways to Paste:

  • Press Ctrl + V
  • Select "Paste" from the Edit menu in your browser
  • Right click to display the context menu, and select "Paste"

Clipboard Events

EventDescriptionBubbles
copyThe user copies contentYes
cutThe user starts cuts contentYes
pasteThe user pastes contentYes

See Also:

The Cliboard Event Object


Syntax

In HTML:

<element onpaste="myScript">
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In JavaScript:

object.onpaste = function(){myScript};
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In JavaScript, using the addEventListener() method:

object.addEventListener("paste", myScript);
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Technical Details

Bubbles: Yes
Cancelable: Yes
Event type: ClipboardEvent
Supported HTML tags: All HTML elements

More Examples

Example

Execute a JavaScript when pasting some text in a <p> element.

(Note that contenteditable is set to "true"):

<p contenteditable="true" onpaste="myFunction()">Try to paste something inside this paragraph.</p>
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Browser Support

onpaste is a DOM Level 3 (2004) feature.

It is fully supported in all browsers:

Chrome Edge Firefox Safari Opera IE
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 9-11