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globalThis

The globalThis global property contains the global this value, which is usually akin to the global object.

Language core

Browser support

Feature Desktop Mobile
Chrome
Edge
Firefox
Safari
Chrome Android
Safari iOS
globalThis
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1+Supported (version) Not supported ※Has note Sub-feature descriptions sourced from MDN Web Docs (CC BY-SA 2.5)

Syntax

JAVASCRIPT 
// Works in any environment
globalThis.setTimeout(() => console.log('timer'), 100);

// No need for traditional environment checks
// const global = typeof window !== 'undefined' ? window : global;

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globalThis Basics

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Usage and Key Considerations

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Use cases

  • Using globalThis

    The globalThis global property contains the global this value, which is usually akin to the global object.

Cautions

  • No specific concerns. Stable across all major browsers.

Accessibility

  • When updating the DOM dynamically, announce important changes to assistive technology with aria-live regions.

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