CSSPrimitiveValue.primitiveType
The primitiveType
read-only property of the CSSPrimitiveValue
interface represents the type of a CSS value.
Syntax
JavaScript
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<var>type</var> = <var>cssPrimitiveValue</var>.primitiveType;
Value
An unsigned short
representing the type of the value. Possible values are:
Constant | Description |
CSS_ATTR |
The value is an attr() function. The value can be obtained by using the getStringValue() method. |
CSS_CM |
The value is a <length> in centimeters. The value can be obtained by using the getFloatValue() method. |
CSS_COUNTER |
The value is a counter or counters function. The value can be obtained by using the getCounterValue() method. |
CSS_DEG |
The value is an <angle> in degrees. The value can be obtained by using the getFloatValue() method. |
CSS_DIMENSION |
The value is a <number> with an unknown dimension. The value can be obtained by using the getFloatValue() method. |
CSS_EMS |
The value is a <length> in em units. The value can be obtained by using the getFloatValue() method. |
CSS_EXS |
The value is a <length> in ex units. The value can be obtained by using the getFloatValue() method. |
CSS_GRAD |
The value is an <angle> in grads. The value can be obtained by using the getFloatValue() method. |
CSS_HZ |
The value is a <frequency> in Hertz. The value can be obtained by using the getFloatValue method. |
CSS_IDENT |
The value is an identifier. The value can be obtained by using the getStringValue() method. |
CSS_IN |
The value is a <length> in inches. The value can be obtained by using the getFloatValue() method. |
CSS_KHZ |
The value is a <frequency> in Kilohertz. The value can be obtained by using the getFloatValue() method. |
CSS_MM |
The value is a <length> in millimeters. The value can be obtained by using the getFloatValue() method. |
CSS_MS |
The value is a <time> in milliseconds. The value can be obtained by using the getFloatValue() method. |
CSS_NUMBER |
The value is a simple <number> . The value can be obtained by using the getFloatValue() method. |
CSS_PC |
The value is a <length> in picas. The value can be obtained by using the getFloatValue() method. |
CSS_PERCENTAGE |
The value is a <percentage> . The value can be obtained by using the getFloatValue() method. |
CSS_PT |
The value is a <length> in points. The value can be obtained by using the getFloatValue() method. |
CSS_PX |
The value is a <length> in pixels. The value can be obtained by using the getFloatValue() method. |
CSS_RAD |
The value is an <angle> in radians. The value can be obtained by using the getFloatValue() method. |
CSS_RECT |
The value is a rect() function. The value can be obtained by using the getRectValue() method. |
CSS_RGBCOLOR |
The value is an <color> . The value can be obtained by using the getRGBColorValue() method. |
CSS_S |
The value is a <time> in seconds. The value can be obtained by using the getFloatValue() method. |
CSS_STRING |
The value is a <string> . The value can be obtained by using the getStringValue() method. |
CSS_UNKNOWN |
The value is not a recognized CSS2 value. The value can only be obtained by using the cssText attribute. |
CSS_URI |
The value is a <uri> . The value can be obtained by using the getStringValue() method. |
Example
JavaScript
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var cs = window.getComputedStyle(document.body); var cssValue = cs.getPropertyCSSValue("color"); console.log(cssValue.primitiveType);
Specifications
Specification | Status | Comment |
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Document Object Model (DOM) Level 2 Style Specification The definition of 'CSSPrimitiveValue.primitiveType' in that specification. |
Recommendation | Initial definition |
Browser compatibility
Feature | Chrome | Firefox (Gecko) | Internet Explorer | Opera | Safari (WebKit) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Basic support | No support | (Yes) | ? | No support | ? |
Feature | Android | Firefox Mobile (Gecko) | Firefox OS | IE Mobile | Opera Mobile | Safari Mobile | Chrome for Android |
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Basic support | ? | (Yes) | (Yes) | ? | ? | ? | ? |
See also
License
© 2016 Mozilla Contributors
Licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License v2.5 or later.
https://developer.mozilla.org/en-us/docs/web/api/cssprimitivevalue/primitivetype