touchend Event
Example
Execute a JavaScript when the user releases the touch (for touch screens only):
<p ontouchend="myFunction(event)">Touch me!</p>
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Definition and Usage
The touchend event occurs when the user removes the finger from an element.
Note: The touchend event will only work on devices with a touch screen.
Tip: Other events related to the touchend event are:
- touchstart - occurs when the user touches an element
- touchmove - occurs when the user moves the finger across the screen
- touchcancel - occurs when the touch is interrupted
Browser Support
The numbers in the table specify the first browser version that fully supports the event.
| Event | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| touchend | 22.0 | 12.0 | 52 | Not supported | Not supported |
Syntax
In JavaScript, using the addEventListener() method:
object.addEventListener("touchend", myScript);
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Technical Details
| Bubbles: | Yes |
|---|---|
| Cancelable: | Yes |
| Event type: | TouchEvent |
| Supported HTML tags: | All HTML elements |
