HTML DOM Dialog Object
Dialog Object
The Dialog Object is new in HTML5.
The Dialog object represents an HTML <dialog> element.
Note: The <dialog> element is currently only supported in Chrome 37+, Safari 6+ and Opera 24+.
Access a Dialog Object
You can access a <dialog> element by using getElementById():
var x = document.getElementById("myDialog");
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Create a Dialog Object
You can create a <dialog> element by using the document.createElement() method:
var x = document.createElement("DIALOG");
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Dialog Object Properties
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| open | Sets or returns whether a dialog should be open or not |
| returnValue | Sets or returns the dialog's return value |
Dialog Object Methods
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| close() | Closes the dialog |
| show() | Shows the dialog |
| showModal() | Shows the dialog and makes it the top-most modal dialog |
Standard Properties and Events
The Dialog object also supports the standard properties and events.
Related Pages
HTML reference: HTML <dialog> tag
