GeolocationPositionError - Web APIs | MDN (original) (raw)
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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.
GeolocationPositionError.code Read only
Returns an unsigned short representing the error code. The following values are possible:
| Value | Associated constant | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | PERMISSION_DENIED | The 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 |
| 2 | POSITION_UNAVAILABLE | The acquisition of the geolocation failed because at least one internal source of position returned an internal error. |
| 3 | TIMEOUT | The time allowed to acquire the geolocation was reached before the information was obtained. |
GeolocationPositionError.message Read only
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
| Specification |
|---|
| Geolocation # position_error_interface |