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.stopImmediatePropagation()

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Topic: Event
Unit title: .stopImmediatePropagation()
Categories: Method
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Explanation: The browser API method that prevents further propagation of the event and stops other event handlers from executing on the same element. This means that the event won't bubble up to parent elements, ensuring that no other handlers for the same event run.

Browser compatibility:
  • The chrome browser supports this feature starting from version 5
  • The edge browser supports this feature starting from version 12
  • The firefox browser supports this feature starting from version 10
  • The safari browser supports this feature starting from version 5
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