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onbeforeprint Event

❮ DOM Events ❮ Event Object

Example

Execute a JavaScript when a page is about to be printed:

<body onbeforeprint="myFunction()">
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Definition and Usage

The onbeforeprint event occurs when a page is about to be printed (before the print dialogue box appears).

Tip: The onbeforeprint event is the opposite of the onafterprint event.

Browser Support

Event
onbeforeprint 63 Yes Yes Not supported Not supported

Syntax

In HTML:

<element onbeforeprint="myScript">
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In JavaScript:

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

object.addEventListener("beforeprint", myScript);
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Note: The addEventListener() method is not supported in Internet Explorer 8 and earlier versions.

Technical Details

Bubbles: No
Cancelable: No
Event type: Event
Supported HTML tags:  <body>
DOM Version: Level 3 Events

❮ DOM Events ❮ Event Object