This is an experimental technology
Check the Browser compatibility table carefully before using this in production.
The readText() property of the Clipboard interface reads text from the system clipboard.
var promise = Clipboard.readText()
None.
option: .A Promise that resolves with a DOMString.
// TBD
| Specification | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Clipboard API and events The definition of 'readText()' in that specification. | Working Draft | Initial definition. |
| 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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