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userEvent.pointer

user.pointer simulates pointer-device interactions such as presses, releases, and movement. It accepts one action or a sequence of actions, but jsdom does not provide real browser layout.

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Syntax

user.pointer(input: PointerInput): Promise<void>

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  • PointerInput
  • PointerActionInput
  • PointerTarget
  • SelectionTarget
  • pointerMap

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