WEB.03.03 Mid-level

Pointer, keyboard, focus and input events

Comes up in: Web fundamentals, UI coding, Machine coding

This concept is being written. It gets the full five steps — explanation, predict, interview angle, practice with tests, and review cards. Here is exactly what it will cover, so you can study it elsewhere in the meantime.

What it covers

pointer events unify mouse/touch/pen
pointer capture
click on keyboard activation
keydown vs keyup
key vs code
IME composition events
input vs change
beforeinput

Words you will know

pointer eventcomposition eventpointer capture

What you will practise

drag with pointer capture
IME-safe search