---
title: initEvent
framework: WebKit JS
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Method
platforms: [Safari Desktop 3.0.4+, Safari Mobile 2.0+]
path: webkitjs/event/1631797-initevent
---

# initEvent

## Declaration

```data
void initEvent(
    optional DOMString type, 
    optional boolean bubbles, 
    optional boolean cancelable
);
```