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IntersectionObserverEntry.target

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

The IntersectionObserverEntry interface's read-only target property indicates which targeted Element has changed its amount of intersection with the intersection root.

Syntax

var target = IntersectionObserverEntry.target;

Value

The IntersectionObserverEntry's target property specifies which Element previously targeted by calling IntersectionObserver.observe() experienced a change in intersection with the root.

Example

In this simple example, each targeted element's opacity is set to its intersectionRatio.

function intersectionCallback(entries) {
  entries.forEach(function(entry) {
    entry.target.opacity = entry.intersectionRatio;
  });
}

To see a more concrete example, take a look at Handling intersection changes in Timing element visibility with the Intersection Observer API.

Specifications

Specification Status Comment
Intersection Observer
The definition of 'IntersectionObserverEntry.target' in that specification.
Working Draft Initial definition

Browser compatibility

Feature Chrome Edge Firefox Internet Explorer Opera Safari
Basic support 51 15

53 — 551

55

No ? ?
Feature Android webview Chrome for Android Edge mobile Firefox for Android IE mobile Opera Android iOS Safari
Basic support 51 51 Yes ? No ? ?

1. From version 53 until version 55 (exclusive): this feature is behind the dom.IntersectionObserver.enabled preference (needs to be set to true). To change preferences in Firefox, visit about:config.

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