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Clipboard.read

This is an experimental technology
Check the Browser compatibility table carefully before using this in production.

The read() property of the Clipboard interface reads data such as images from the clipboard.

Syntax

var promise = Clipboard.read()

Parameters

None.

Return value

A Promise that resolves with a DataTransfer object.

Specifications

Specification Status Comment
Clipboard API and events
The definition of 'read()' in that specification.
Working Draft Initial definition.

Browser Compatibility

Feature Chrome Firefox (Gecko) Internet Explorer Opera Safari (WebKit)
Basic support No support ? ? No support ?
Feature Android Webview Chrome for Android Firefox Mobile (Gecko) Firefox OS IE Mobile Opera Mobile Safari Mobile
Basic support No support No support ? ? ? No support ?

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https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/API/Clipboard/read