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React 19+ · Type Alias

Ref

useRef stores a value in a stable object without causing re-renders when the value changes. It is useful for non-visual data, such as timer IDs, and for accessing DOM nodes.

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Syntax

const ref = useRef(initialValue)

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  • useState
  • useImperativeHandle
  • ref attribute
  • ref callback
  • Manipulating the DOM with Refs

Source: useRef – React. Checked 2026-11-03.