ExampleExecute a JavaScript after a page is set to print, but before the print dialogue box appears:
<body onbeforeprint="printmsg()">
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Browser Support
Note: The onafterprint event attribute is only supported in Internet Explorer and Firefox. |
1. Definition and Usage
The onbeforeprint attribute fires immediately after the user has set the page to print, but before the print dialogue box appears.
Tip: The onbeforeprint attribute is often used together with the onafterprint attribute.
2. Differences Between HTML 4.01 and HTML5
The onbeforeprint attribute is new in HTML5.
3. Syntax
<element onbeforeprint="script">
4. Attribute Values
| Value | Description |
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| script | The script to be run on onbeforeprint |
