The buffer
accessor property represents the ArrayBuffer
referenced by a TypedArray at construction time.
Syntax
typedArray.buffer
Description
The buffer
property is an accessor property whose set accessor function is undefined
, meaning that you can only read this property. The value is established when the TypedArray is constructed and cannot be changed. TypedArray is one of the TypedArray objects.
Examples
Using the buffer
property
var buffer = new ArrayBuffer(8); var uint16 = new Uint16Array(buffer); uint16.buffer; // ArrayBuffer { byteLength: 8 }
Specifications
Specification | Status | Comment |
---|---|---|
ECMAScript 2015 (6th Edition, ECMA-262) The definition of 'TypedArray.prototype.buffer' in that specification. |
Standard | Initial definition. |
ECMAScript Latest Draft (ECMA-262) The definition of 'TypedArray.prototype.buffer' in that specification. |
Living Standard |
Browser compatibility
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Feature | Chrome | Edge | Firefox | Internet Explorer | Opera | Safari |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Basic support | 7 | Yes | 4 | 10 | 11.6 | 5.1 |
Feature | Android webview | Chrome for Android | Edge mobile | Firefox for Android | IE mobile | Opera Android | iOS Safari |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Basic support | 4 | Yes | Yes | 4 | 10 | 11.6 | 4.2 |
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