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React 19+ · Type Alias

ElementRef

Use a ref to access a DOM node managed by React. This is useful for imperative actions such as focusing, scrolling, or measuring an element.

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Syntax

const ref = useRef(null);
<div ref={ref} />

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  • useRef
  • ref
  • current
  • DOM node

Source: Manipulating the DOM with Refs – React. Checked 2026-11-03.