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userEvent

user-event simulates browser-like user interactions for Testing Library tests. Prefer a session from userEvent.setup() and use its methods for actions such as clicks and keyboard input.

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Syntax

userEvent.setup(options?): UserEvent

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  • fireEvent
  • userEvent.click
  • userEvent.keyboard
  • userEvent.setup

Source: Introduction | Testing Library. Checked 2026-11-03.