Enabling efficient data exchange remains critical for improved user engagement. Thanks to modern browsers supporting the Clipboard API, developers can integrate clipboard features directly into web applications.
This article explores how combining Clipboard API and DOM manipulation enhances web services, making cut-and-paste operations smoother.
Clipboard API Basics
Modern browsers support the Clipboard API, providing programmatic access to system clipboards. Two primary methods include clipboard.writeText() and document.execCommand('copy'). Both allow text addition to clipboards but differ slightly depending on browser versions used.
Cross-Browser Compatibility
Due to varying degrees of support among different browsers, feature detection proves important. When working with older browsers, fallback solutions become necessary.
Detect Feature Support
if ('clipboard' in navigator) {
console.log('Clipboard API supported.');
} else {
console.warn('Clipboard API NOT supported. Fallback required.');
}