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HTML oncut Attribute

The oncut attribute fires when the user cuts the content of an element."

Definition and Usage

The oncut attribute fires when the user cuts the content of an element.

Note: Although the oncut attribute is supported by all HTML elements, it is not actually possible to cut the content of, for example, a <p> element, UNLESS the element has set the contenteditable attribute to "true" (See "More Examples" below).
Tip: There are three ways to cut the content of an element:
  • Press CTRL + X
  • Select "Cut" from the Edit menu in your browser
  • Right click to display the context menu and select the "Cut" command

    • Applies to

    The oncut attribute is part of the Event Attributes, and can be used on any HTML elements.

    Elements Event
    All HTML elements oncut

    Examples

    Input Example

    Execute a JavaScript when cutting some text in an <input> element:

    <input type="text" oncut="myFunction()" value="Try to cut this text">

    P Example

    Execute a JavaScript when cutting some text of a <p> element (Note that contenteditable is set to "true"):

    <p contenteditable="true" oncut="myFunction()">Try to cut this text</p>

    Browser Support

    Event Attribute
    oncut Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

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