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GeolocationPositionError

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The GeolocationPositionError interface represents the reason of an error occurring when using the geolocating device.

Instance properties

The GeolocationPositionError interface doesn't inherit any property.

  • {{domxref("GeolocationPositionError.code")}} {{ReadOnlyInline}}

    • : Returns an unsigned short representing the error code. The following values are possible:

      ValueAssociated constantDescription
      1PERMISSION_DENIEDThe acquisition of the geolocation information failed because the page didn't have the necessary permissions, for example because it is blocked by a Permissions Policy
      2POSITION_UNAVAILABLEThe acquisition of the geolocation failed because at least one internal source of position returned an internal error.
      3TIMEOUTThe time allowed to acquire the geolocation was reached before the information was obtained.

  • {{domxref("GeolocationPositionError.message")}} {{ReadOnlyInline}}

    • : Returns a human-readable string describing the details of the error. Specifications note that this is primarily intended for debugging use and not to be shown directly in a user interface.

Instance methods

The GeolocationPositionError interface neither implements nor inherits any method.

Specifications

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Browser compatibility

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