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Understanding the Event object in JavaScript is crucial for effective event handling in web development. The Event object provides valuable information about the event that occurred, enabling you to create dynamic and responsive user experiences.
In this guide, we’ll explore the properties and methods of the Event object, accompanied by practical code examples to help solidify your understanding.
Event Object Properties
The Event object contains various properties that provide information about the event. Some of the commonly used properties include:
type: Indicates the type of event that occurred, such as "click", "keydown", etc.target: References the element on which the event was triggered.currentTarget: References the element that currently handles the event (useful for event delegation).keyCode,key: Provides information about the key pressed in keyboard events.clientX,clientY: Indicates the horizontal and vertical coordinates of the mouse pointer during mouse events.
