pointerEvents property
Sets or retrieves a value that specifies under what circumstances a given graphics element can be the target element for a pointer event in Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG). Starting with Internet Explorer 11, this property also has basic support for HTML elements (see "Remarks" section).
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Syntax
HRESULT value = object.put_pointerEvents( v);HRESULT value = object.get_pointerEvents(* p);
Property values
Type: BSTR
One of the values in the Property Values section.
String format
visiblePainted | visibleFill | visibleStroke | visible | painted | fill | stroke | all | none | inherit | initial
CSS information
| Applies To | graphics elements, all HTML elements (with limited support, see Remarks) |
| Media | visual |
| Inherited | true |
| Initial Value | visiblePainted |
Standards information
- Scalable Vector Graphics: Interactivity, Section 16.6
Remarks
Starting with IE11, IHTMLCSSStyleDeclaration::pointerEvents is also supported as a CSS property on HTML elements, with the following effect:
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
none |
The element does not fire pointer input events (it is not hit-testable). |
Any other valid pointer-events value |
The element fires pointer input events. |
The IHTMLCSSStyleDeclaration::pointerEvents property affects the circumstances under which the following are processed:
- User interface events, such as mouse clicks
- Dynamic pseudo-classes (that is, :hover, :active, and :focus)
- Hyperlinks (that is, the a element)
As of Internet Explorer for Windows Phone 8.1 Update, Internet Explorer for Windows Phone supports initial as a value for this property.
Requirements
Minimum supported client |
Windows Vista with SP1, Windows 7 |
Minimum supported server |
Windows Server 2008 R2 |
Header |
Mshtml.h |
IDL |
Mshtml.idl |
DLL |
Mshtml.dll |