HTML | DOM touchstart Event

The touchstart event is used to execute a script whenever the user touches an HTML element. On touching a particular element, if the touchstart event is associated with it, it can be used to trigger a javascript function. 
Note: The touchstart event works only on touch screen devices.
Supported Tags

• All HTML  element supported this event.

Syntax : 
 

object.ontouchstart = myScript;

Below program illustrates the touchstart event :
Program: Executing a JavaScript when a user touches a P element.
 

Output: 
 

👁 Image

After touching the screen 
 

👁 Image

Supported Web Browsers:

• Google Chrome 22 and above
• Edge 12 and above
• Firefox 52 and above