CloseWatcher: destroy() method

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The destroy() method of the {{domxref("CloseWatcher")}} interface deactivates the close watcher. This is intended to be called if the relevant UI element is torn down in some other way than being closed.

After being deactivated, this CloseWatcher will no longer receive cancel or close events, and it will be possible to create new independent CloseWatcher instances.

Syntax

destroy()

Parameters

None.

Return value

None ({{jsxref("undefined")}}).

Examples

Using the destroy() method

Use the destroy() method to dispose of the watcher instance for cleanup.

watcher.destroy();

Specifications

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Browser compatibility

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