designMode Property

Sets or retrieves a value that indicates whether the document can be edited.

Syntax

document . designMode [ = sMode ]

Possible Values

sMode

String that specifies or receives one of the following values.

On	Document can be edited.
Off \| Inherit	Default. Document cannot be edited.

The property is read/write. The property has a default value of Off | Inherit .

Expressions can be used in place of the preceding value(s), as of Microsoft® Internet Explorer 5. For more information, see About Dynamic Properties .

Remarks

You can use the designMode property to put Microsoft® Internet Explorer into a mode where you can edit the current document.

While the browser is in design mode, objects enter a UI-activated state when the user presses ENTER or clicks an object that has focus, or when the user double-clicks the object. Objects that are UI-activated have their own window within the document. You can modify the UI only when the object is in a UI-activated state.

You cannot execute script when the value of the designMode property is set to On .

Standards Information

There is no public standard that applies to this property.

Applies To

[ Object Name ] Platform Version

Win16:
Win32:
Unix:
Mac:
Windows CE:

document

Home | Top | Free Ajax Editor | JavaScript Editor

Get Advanced
JavaScript and Ajax Editor,
Validator and Debugger!
1st JavaScript Editor.

→