HTML DOM TouchEvent
TouchEvent Object
Events that occur when a user touches a touch-based device belong to the TouchEvent object.
Touch Event Properties and Methods
| Property/Method | Description |
|---|---|
| altKey | Returns whether the 'ALT' key was pressed when the touch event was triggered. |
| changedTouches | Returns a list of all touch objects whose state has changed between the last touch and this touch. |
| ctrlKey | Returns whether the 'CTRL' key was pressed when the touch event was triggered. |
| metaKey | Returns whether the 'meta' key was pressed when the touch event was triggered. |
| shiftKey | Returns whether the 'SHIFT' key was pressed when the touch event was triggered. |
| targetTouches | Returns a TouchList list containing all touch points still in contact with the touch surface. |
| touches | Returns a list of all touch objects currently in contact with the surface. |
Inherited properties and methods
TouchEvent inherits all properties and methods from the following objects:
Event Type
These event types belong to the TouchEvent object:
| Event | Description |
|---|---|
| ontouchcancel | This event occurs when the touch is interrupted. |
| ontouchend | This event occurs when a finger is removed from the touch screen. |
| ontouchmove | This event occurs when a finger is dragged on the screen. |
| ontouchstart | This event occurs when a finger is placed on the touch screen. |
