onmousedown event

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Last updated: Aug 16, 2023 by Jessica Tomkins
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The onmousedown event activates when the mouse is first pressed down on the element.  The event can be specified as a JavaScript expression or the name of a JavaScript function.  

If an expression is used, the JavaScript keyword this refers to the element.  

If the name of a function is used, the function will receive 2 parameters when called: 

  • The browser event object; this object can be used to determine the mouse coordinates

  • A reference to the element on which the mouse was pressed down