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Cypress · Method

cy.trigger

cy.trigger() dispatches a DOM event on an element, window, or document. Use it when an event handler needs an event that commands such as click() or type() do not fire.

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Syntax

.trigger(eventName)
.trigger(eventName, position)
.trigger(eventName, options)
.trigger(eventName, x, y)
.trigger(eventName, position, options)
.trigger(eventName, x, y, options)

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  • cy.type()
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Source: cy.trigger() | Cypress API Documentation. Checked 2026-11-03.