var variable = new Function() var variable = new Function(int) var variable = new Function(arg1, ..., argN)
Function() is a constructor that creates a Function object.
Properties and Methods of the Function Object
Property/Method
Description
apply()
Applies method to multiple objects
arguments
Array reflecting function arguments
arity
Number of arguments expected by function
call()
Allows calling of methods belonging to other functions
caller
Reference to function caller
prototype
Prototype for a class of objects
toSource()
Created copy of function object
toString()
Converts function back to string which defines it
The following example sets the Background Color with a New Function Object
<html> <script language="JavaScript"> <!-- // Create a function to change background color var setBGColor = new Function(document.bgColor='blue'); --> </script> </html>
