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WindowEventHandlers.onstorage

The WindowEventHandlers.onstorage property contains an event handler that runs when the storage event fires. This occurs when a storage area is changed (e.g. a new item is stored.)

Syntax

windowObj.onstorage = function() { ... };

Examples

window.onstorage = function(e) {
  console.log('The ' + e.key + ' key has been changed from ' + e.oldValue + ' to ' + e.newValue + '.');
};

Specifications

Browser compatibilityUpdate compatibility data on GitHub

Desktop
Chrome Edge Firefox Internet Explorer Opera Safari
Basic support ? Yes 45 ? ? ?
Mobile
Android webview Chrome for Android Edge Mobile Firefox for Android Opera for Android iOS Safari Samsung Internet
Basic support No No Yes 45 ? ? ?

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https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/API/WindowEventHandlers/onstorage