Obsolete
This feature is obsolete. Although it may still work in some browsers, its use is discouraged since it could be removed at any time. Try to avoid using it.
The Object.eval()
method used to evaluate a string of JavaScript code in the context of an object, however, this method has been removed.
Syntax
obj.eval(string)
Parameters
string
- Any string representing a JavaScript expression, statement, or sequence of statements. The expression can include variables and properties of existing objects.
Description
The eval
method can no longer be used as a method of an object. Use the top-level eval()
function instead.
Specifications
Not part of any specifications.
Browser compatibility
The compatibility table on this page is generated from structured data. If you'd like to contribute to the data, please check out https://github.com/mdn/browser-compat-data and send us a pull request.
Feature | Chrome | Edge | Firefox | Internet Explorer | Opera | Safari |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Basic support | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Feature | Android webview | Chrome for Android | Edge mobile | Firefox for Android | IE mobile | Opera Android | iOS Safari |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Basic support | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |