Copy to clipboard in JavaScript

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Is there a way at all of altering the clipboard of the user via JavaScript?

I want it that they click a given point on a map, and it adds the coordinates of the position to their clipboard.

I do however assume that this is not possible for JavaScript to achieve.

Yes it is possible and without any library at all. Take a look at this answer - stackoverflow.com/questions/46041831/… — KeshavDulal
– KeshavDulal, Commented May 8, 2018 at 10:06

rejj · Accepted Answer · 2009-01-17 12:15:39Z

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You could try using the zeroclipboard library, which involves placing an invisible flash element on the page to do the actual copy of text to the clipboard.

answered Jan 17, 2009 at 12:15

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Peter Mortensen · Accepted Answer · 2014-08-02 20:03:47Z

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It is in Internet Explorer, but not in other browsers although support can be hacked together in other browsers by inserting a Flash file each time you want to do a copy. Not very useful I would say, as it imposes usability drawbacks as well.

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answered Jan 17, 2009 at 12:05

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MatthieuP Over a year ago

It's not possible anymore in flash10, as it's a major security flow.

Martin Thurau · Accepted Answer · 2009-01-17 12:03:49Z

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If I remember correctly it is possible in the Internet Explorer (maybe the site must be in the "trusted" zone) but not in Firefox or Opera.

answered Jan 17, 2009 at 12:03

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