Event Onclick
## onclick Event
## Definition and Usage
The onclick event occurs when the user clicks on an element.
## Browser Support
| Event | !( | !( | !( | !( | !( |
|-------|--------------------------------|-----------------------------|--------------------------------|----------------------------|---------------------------|
| onclick | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
**Note:** The onclick event is supported by all major browsers.
## Syntax
```html
```
## Attribute Values
| Value | Description |
|-------|-------------|
| script | The script to be run when the mouse is clicked on the element |
## Technical Details
| DOM Version | Level 2 DOM |
|-------------|-------------|
## More Examples
### Example
Alert "Hello World!" when clicking on a button:
```html
function myFunction() {
alert("Hello World!");
}
```
### Example
Using parameters:
```html
function displayDate() {
document.getElementById("demo").innerHTML = Date();
}
```
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