Sep 18, 2025 · Pointer lock lets you access mouse events even when the cursor goes past the boundary of the browser or screen. For example, your users can continue to rotate or …

Sep 29, 2025 · Pointer lock must not be exited when fullscreen [FULLSCREEN] is entered or exited unless the pointer is required to enable interaction with the user agent graphical user …

Sep 29, 2025 · The Pointer Lock API provides applications the ability to directly interpret mouse movements as an input method, rather than being limited to only read the position of the …

The Pointer Lock API provides for input methods of applications based on the movement of the mouse, not just the absolute position of a cursor. A popular example is that of first person …

Aug 17, 2012 · The Pointer Lock API allows you to take control of the mouse cursor. If you're making web games your players will love it when they stop getting fragged because they …

Feb 5, 2012 · Well, in a nutshell, the Pointer Lock API makes it possible to write proper first-person shooters for the web. The Chrome implementation lets a full-screen webpage ask your …

Dec 13, 2024 · JavaScript provides the capability to do this with the Pointer Lock API. This API allows you to lock the cursor to a particular element and track the movement irrespective of …

This demo demonstrates usage of the pointer lock API. Click on the canvas area and your mouse will directly control the ball inside the canvas, not your mouse pointer.

Pointer lock lets you access mouse events even when the cursor goes past the boundary of the browser or screen. For example, your users can continue to rotate or manipulate a 3D model …

Oct 30, 2025 · Pointer lock is often used in online games, when you want your mouse movement to be focused on controlling the game, without the distraction of the mouse pointer moving …