HTMLElement.contentEditable

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The contenteditable property of the HTMLElement interface specifies whether or not the element is editable. This enumerated attribute can have the following values:

  • 'true' indicates that the element is contenteditable.
  • 'false' indicates that the element cannot be edited.
  • 'inherit' indicates that the element inherits its parent's editable status.

You can use the HTMLElement.isContentEditable property to test the computed Boolean value of this property.

In Internet Explorer, contenteditable cannot be applied to the TABLE, COL, COLGROUP, TBODY, TD, TFOOT, TH, THEAD, and TR elements directly. A content editable SPAN, or DIV element can be placed inside the individual table cells.

Syntax

editable = element.contentEditable
element.contentEditable = 'true'

Specifications

Specification Status Comment
HTML Living Standard
The definition of 'contenteditable' in that specification.		 Living Standard Initial definition

Browser compatibility

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ChromeEdgeFirefoxInternet ExplorerOperaSafariAndroid webviewChrome for AndroidEdge MobileFirefox for AndroidOpera for AndroidSafari on iOSSamsung Internet
Basic supportChrome Full support YesEdge Full support YesFirefox Full support 3IE Full support 5.5Opera Full support 9Safari Full support YesWebView Android Full support YesChrome Android Full support YesEdge Mobile Full support YesFirefox Android Full support 4Opera Android Full support YesSafari iOS Full support YesSamsung Internet Android ?

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