HTML | oncut Attribute
This attribute fires when the user cut or delete the content that has been present in the element. It is a Boolean type attribute. This attribute is supported by all HTML elements but it is possible for that element which has a ContentEditable attribute set to “true”.
Note:There are 3 ways to cut the content of an element:
- Press CTRL + X
- Select “Cut” from the Edit menu in your browser
- Right click and then select the “Cut” command
Syntax:
<element oncut = "script">
Attribute: This attribute is a part of event attribute and it can be used in any HTML elements. The script will be run when oncut attribute call.
Example 1:
<!DOCTYPE html> <html> <head> <title>oncut attribute</title> <style> body { text-align:center; } h1 { color:green; } </style> </head> <body> <h1>GeeksForGeeks</h1> <h2>oncut attribute in input element</h2> <input type = "text" oncut = "Geeks()" value = "GeeksForGeek: A computer science portal for Geeks"> <p id = "sudo"></p> <script> function Geeks() { document.getElementById("sudo").innerHTML = "Cut the text!"; } </script> </body> </html> |
Output:

Example 2:
<!DOCTYPE html> <html> <head> <title>oncut attribute</title> <style> body { text-align:center; } h1 { color:green; } </style> </head> <body> <h1>GeeksForGeeks</h1> <h2>oncut attribute in input element</h2> <p contenteditable = "true" oncut = "Geeks()"> GeeksforGeeks: A computer science portal for geeks.</p> <script> function Geeks() { alert("Cut the text!"); } </script> </body> </html> |
Output:

Supported Browsers: The browser supported by oncut attribute are listed below:
- Google Chrome
- Internet Explorer
- Firefox
- Opera
- Safari
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