how to get javaScript event source element?

Question

Is there a way to retrieve the element source of an inline javaScript call?

I have a button like this:

Answer 1

Your html should be like this:

action

And renaming your input-paramter to event like this

function doSomething(event){
    var source = event.target || event.srcElement;
    console.log(source);
}

would solve your problem.

As a side note, I'd suggest taking a look at jQuery and unobtrusive javascript