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Use fireEvent to dispatch a DOM event on an element. Its named helpers simplify common events, but userEvent is usually better for realistic user interactions.

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Syntax

fireEvent(node: HTMLElement, event: Event)
fireEvent[eventName](node: HTMLElement, eventProperties: Object)

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  • fireEvent.change
  • fireEvent[eventName]
  • userEvent
  • render
  • screen

Source: Firing Events | Testing Library. Checked 2026-11-03.