Summary
An event handler for the deviceorientation events sent to the window.
Syntax
window.ondeviceorientation = funcRef;
Where funcRef is a reference to a function. The function receives a DeviceOrientationEvent object describing the device orientation change that occurred.
Specifications
| Specification | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Device Orientation Events | Working Draft | Initial specification. |
Browser compatibility
Compatibility for DeviceOrientationEvent:
| Feature | Chrome | Firefox (Gecko) | Internet Explorer | Opera | Safari (WebKit) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | 7.0 | 3.6 (mozOrientation), 6 |
? | ? | ? |
| Feature | Android | Firefox Mobile (Gecko) | IE Phone | Opera Mobile | Safari Mobile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | 3.0 | 3.6 (mozOrientation), 6 |
Not supported | Not supported | 4.2 |
Gecko-specific notes
Firefox 3.6, 4, and 5 supported mozOrientation instead of the standard DeviceOrientationEvent interface
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