Event.stopPropagation()

The stopPropagation() method of the Event interface prevents further propagation of the current event in the capturing and bubbling phases. It does not, however, prevent any default behaviors from occurring; for instance, clicks on links are still processed. If you want to stop those behaviors, see the preventDefault() method. It also does not prevent immediate propagation to other event-handlers. If you want to stop those, see stopImmediatePropagation().

Syntax

event.stopPropagation();

Parameters

None.

Return value

None.

Examples

See Event Propagation.

Specifications

Specification
DOM Standard
# ref-for-dom-event-stoppropagation①

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