JavaScript event.target Property

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JavaScript event.target Property

The event.target property returns the element that triggered the event.

Example

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<!DOCTYPE html> <html> <body onclick="myFunction(event)"> <h2>Click me</h2> <h4>Click me</h4> <p>Click me</p> <script> function myFunction(e){ alert(e.target.nodeName); } </script> </body> </html>

Syntax

event.target

Return Values

ValueExplanation
ObjectReturns the target element.

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