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paramName
( optional enumerated Type array of paramType )
Undocumented.
Description of this parameter from the json schema.
This parameter was added in version . You must omit this parameter in earlier versions, and you may omit it in any version. If you require this parameter, the manifest key minimum_chrome_version can ensure that your extension won't be run in an earlier browser version.

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chrome.experimental.contextMenus

For information on how to use experimental APIs, see the chrome.experimental.* APIs page.

API reference: chrome.experimental.contextMenus

Methods

create

void chrome.experimental.contextMenus.create(, object createProperties, function callback)

An API to add items to context menus.

Parameters

createProperties
( Type array of object )
Undocumented.
Description of this parameter from the json schema.
This parameter was added in version . You must omit this parameter in earlier versions, and you may omit it in any version. If you require this parameter, the manifest key minimum_chrome_version can ensure that your extension won't be run in an earlier browser version.
type
( optional Type array of string )
The type of menu item - one of 'normal', 'checkbox', 'radio', or 'separator'. Defaults to 'normal' if not specified.
This parameter was added in version . You must omit this parameter in earlier versions, and you may omit it in any version. If you require this parameter, the manifest key minimum_chrome_version can ensure that your extension won't be run in an earlier browser version.
title
( optional Type array of string )
This must be specified unless type is 'separator'.
This parameter was added in version . You must omit this parameter in earlier versions, and you may omit it in any version. If you require this parameter, the manifest key minimum_chrome_version can ensure that your extension won't be run in an earlier browser version.
checked
( optional Type array of boolean )
For items of type checkbox or radio, should this be selected (radio) or checked (checkbox)? Only one radio item can be selected at a time in a given group of radio items, with the last one to have checked == true winning.
This parameter was added in version . You must omit this parameter in earlier versions, and you may omit it in any version. If you require this parameter, the manifest key minimum_chrome_version can ensure that your extension won't be run in an earlier browser version.
contexts
( optional Type array of Type array of string paramType )
List of contexts this menu item will appear in. Legal values are: 'all', 'page', 'selection', 'link', 'editable', 'image', 'video', and 'audio'. Defaults to ['page'].
This parameter was added in version . You must omit this parameter in earlier versions, and you may omit it in any version. If you require this parameter, the manifest key minimum_chrome_version can ensure that your extension won't be run in an earlier browser version.
onclick
( optional Type array of function )
Function to be called back when your menu item is clicked.
This parameter was added in version . You must omit this parameter in earlier versions, and you may omit it in any version. If you require this parameter, the manifest key minimum_chrome_version can ensure that your extension won't be run in an earlier browser version.
parentId
( optional Type array of integer )
The id of a parent menu item - this makes the item a child of a previously added item.
This parameter was added in version . You must omit this parameter in earlier versions, and you may omit it in any version. If you require this parameter, the manifest key minimum_chrome_version can ensure that your extension won't be run in an earlier browser version.
callback
( optional Type array of function )
Undocumented.
Description of this parameter from the json schema.
This parameter was added in version . You must omit this parameter in earlier versions, and you may omit it in any version. If you require this parameter, the manifest key minimum_chrome_version can ensure that your extension won't be run in an earlier browser version.

Returns

Callback function

The callback parameter should specify a function that looks like this:

If you specify the callback parameter, it should specify a function that looks like this: 

function(integer menuItemId) {...});
menuItemId
( Type array of integer )
The id of the newly created context menu item.
This parameter was added in version . You must omit this parameter in earlier versions, and you may omit it in any version. If you require this parameter, the manifest key minimum_chrome_version can ensure that your extension won't be run in an earlier browser version.

This function was added in version . If you require this function, the manifest key minimum_chrome_version can ensure that your extension won't be run in an earlier browser version.

remove

void chrome.experimental.contextMenus.remove(, integer menuItemId, function callback)

Remove a context menu item.

Parameters

menuItemId
( Type array of integer )
The id of the context menu item to remove.
This parameter was added in version . You must omit this parameter in earlier versions, and you may omit it in any version. If you require this parameter, the manifest key minimum_chrome_version can ensure that your extension won't be run in an earlier browser version.
callback
( optional Type array of function )
Called when the context menu has been removed.
This parameter was added in version . You must omit this parameter in earlier versions, and you may omit it in any version. If you require this parameter, the manifest key minimum_chrome_version can ensure that your extension won't be run in an earlier browser version.

Returns

Callback function

The callback parameter should specify a function that looks like this:

If you specify the callback parameter, it should specify a function that looks like this: 

function() {...});

This function was added in version . If you require this function, the manifest key minimum_chrome_version can ensure that your extension won't be run in an earlier browser version.

removeAll

void chrome.experimental.contextMenus.removeAll(, function callback)

Remove all context menu items added by this extension.

Parameters

callback
( optional Type array of function )
Called when removal is complete.
This parameter was added in version . You must omit this parameter in earlier versions, and you may omit it in any version. If you require this parameter, the manifest key minimum_chrome_version can ensure that your extension won't be run in an earlier browser version.

Returns

Callback function

The callback parameter should specify a function that looks like this:

If you specify the callback parameter, it should specify a function that looks like this: 

function() {...});

This function was added in version . If you require this function, the manifest key minimum_chrome_version can ensure that your extension won't be run in an earlier browser version.

update

void chrome.experimental.contextMenus.update(, integer id, object updateProperties, function callback)

Update a previously created context menu item.

Parameters

id
( Type array of integer )
The id of the item to update.
This parameter was added in version . You must omit this parameter in earlier versions, and you may omit it in any version. If you require this parameter, the manifest key minimum_chrome_version can ensure that your extension won't be run in an earlier browser version.
updateProperties
( Type array of object )
The properties to update. Accepts the same values as the create function.
This parameter was added in version . You must omit this parameter in earlier versions, and you may omit it in any version. If you require this parameter, the manifest key minimum_chrome_version can ensure that your extension won't be run in an earlier browser version.
type
( optional Type array of string )
Undocumented.
Description of this parameter from the json schema.
This parameter was added in version . You must omit this parameter in earlier versions, and you may omit it in any version. If you require this parameter, the manifest key minimum_chrome_version can ensure that your extension won't be run in an earlier browser version.
title
( optional Type array of string )
Undocumented.
Description of this parameter from the json schema.
This parameter was added in version . You must omit this parameter in earlier versions, and you may omit it in any version. If you require this parameter, the manifest key minimum_chrome_version can ensure that your extension won't be run in an earlier browser version.
checked
( optional Type array of boolean )
Undocumented.
Description of this parameter from the json schema.
This parameter was added in version . You must omit this parameter in earlier versions, and you may omit it in any version. If you require this parameter, the manifest key minimum_chrome_version can ensure that your extension won't be run in an earlier browser version.
contexts
( optional Type array of Type array of string paramType )
Undocumented.
Description of this parameter from the json schema.
This parameter was added in version . You must omit this parameter in earlier versions, and you may omit it in any version. If you require this parameter, the manifest key minimum_chrome_version can ensure that your extension won't be run in an earlier browser version.
onclick
( optional Type array of function )
Undocumented.
Description of this parameter from the json schema.
This parameter was added in version . You must omit this parameter in earlier versions, and you may omit it in any version. If you require this parameter, the manifest key minimum_chrome_version can ensure that your extension won't be run in an earlier browser version.
parentId
( optional Type array of integer )
Note: you cannot change an item to be a child of one of it's own descendants.
This parameter was added in version . You must omit this parameter in earlier versions, and you may omit it in any version. If you require this parameter, the manifest key minimum_chrome_version can ensure that your extension won't be run in an earlier browser version.
callback
( optional Type array of function )
Called when the context menu has been updated.
This parameter was added in version . You must omit this parameter in earlier versions, and you may omit it in any version. If you require this parameter, the manifest key minimum_chrome_version can ensure that your extension won't be run in an earlier browser version.

Returns

Callback function

The callback parameter should specify a function that looks like this:

If you specify the callback parameter, it should specify a function that looks like this: 

function() {...});

This function was added in version . If you require this function, the manifest key minimum_chrome_version can ensure that your extension won't be run in an earlier browser version.