onload Event

Fires from a persistent element when the page reloads.

Syntax

Inline HTML <ELEMENT onload = "handler" ... > All platforms

Event property object.onload = handler JScript (compatible with ECMA 262 language specification) only

Named script <SCRIPT FOR = object EVENT = onload> Internet Explorer only

Inline HTML	<ELEMENT onload = "handler" ... >	All platforms
Event property	object.onload = handler	JScript (compatible with ECMA 262 language specification) only
Named script	<SCRIPT FOR = object EVENT = onload>	Internet Explorer only

Remarks

Bubbles No

Cancels Yes

To invoke Load the persistent Web page from a favorite or shortcut or through an Internet address.

Default action Initiates any action associated with this script. The onload event for behaviors overrides the onload event for DHTML objects.

Bubbles	No
Cancels	Yes
To invoke	Load the persistent Web page from a favorite or shortcut or through an Internet address.
Default action	Initiates any action associated with this script. The onload event for behaviors overrides the onload event for DHTML objects.

Event Object Properties

Although event handlers in the document object model do not directly receive parameters, the handler can query the event object for data. For a list of properties of the event object relevant to an onload event handler, click the following link.

Event Object Properties

srcElement Retrieves the object that fired the event.

srcElement	Retrieves the object that fired the event.

Example

This example shows how to use the onload event for a persistence behavior.

Sample Code
<HTML>
<HEAD>
<META NAME="save" CONTENT="favorite">
<STYLE>
   .saveFavorite {behavior:url(#default#savefavorite);}
</STYLE>
<SCRIPT>
   function fnSaveInput(){
      oPersistInput.setAttribute("sPersistValue",oPersistInput.value);
   }
   function fnLoadInput(){
      alert("The onload event fired.");
      oPersistInput.value=oPersistInput.getAttribute("sPersistValue");
   }
</SCRIPT>
</HEAD>
<BODY>
<INPUT class=saveFavorite onsave="fnSaveInput()" onload="fnLoadInput()" 
    type=text id=oPersistInput>
</BODY>
</HTML>
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Applies To

[ Object Name ]

Platform Version

Win16:

Win32:

Mac:

Unix:

WinCE:

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saveFavorite, saveHistory