FileReader.abort()

The abort method aborts the read operation. Upon return, the readyState will be DONE.

Syntax

instanceOfFileReader.abort();

Exceptions

DOM_FILE_ABORT_ERR

Thrown when abort is called while no read operation is in progress (that is, the state isn't LOADING).

Specifications

Specification
File API
# abort

Browser compatibility

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abort
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See also

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