Obsolete since Gecko 2 (Firefox 4 / Thunderbird 3.3 / SeaMonkey 2.1)
This feature is obsolete. Although it is still supported by browsers, its usage is discouraged in new projects. Try to avoid using it.
Summary
The __parent__ property used to point to an object's context, but it has been removed.
Syntax
obj.__parent__Description
For top-level objects, this is the e.g. window.
Specifications
Not part of any specifications.
Browser compatibility
| Feature | Chrome | Firefox (Gecko) | Internet Explorer | Opera | Safari |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | Not supported | Not supported | Not supported | Not supported | Not supported |
| Feature | Android | Chrome for Android | Firefox Mobile (Gecko) | IE Mobile | Opera Mobile | Safari Mobile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | Not supported | Not supported | Not supported | Not supported | Not supported | Not supported |