IntersectionObserver.IntersectionObserver()

This is an experimental technology
Because this technology's specification has not stabilized, check the compatibility table for usage in various browsers. Also note that the syntax and behavior of an experimental technology is subject to change in future versions of browsers as the specification changes.

The IntersectionObserver() constructor creates a new IntersectionObserver object.

Syntax

JavaScript
var observer = new IntersectionObserver(callback, options);

Parameters

callback
A reference to a function that takes the following parameters:
options 
Options are as follows:
  • root: A specific ancestor of the target being observed. The default is the viewport.
  • rootMargin: An offset to apply to the root's bounding_box when calculating intersections, effectively shrinking or growing the root for calculation purposes. The default is "0px 0px 0px 0px".
  • threshold: An array of values where callback will be called. A threshold is a ratio of intersection area to bounding box area of an observed target.  Thresholds can be any value between 0.0 and 1.0, inclusive.

Specifications

Specification Status Comment
Intersection Observer
The definition of 'IntersectionObserver constructor' in that specification.
Editor's Draft Initial definition.

Browser compatibility

Feature Chrome Firefox (Gecko) Internet Explorer Opera Safari (WebKit)
Basic support 51.0 ? ? ? ?
Feature Android Android Webview Firefox Mobile (Gecko) Firefox OS IE Mobile Opera Mobile Safari Mobile Chrome for Android
Basic support No support 51.0 ? ? ? ? ? 51.0

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/intersectionobserver/intersectionobserver

API Constructor Intersection Observer API IntersectionObserverCallback Reference