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Vue.js · Function

defineExpose

defineExpose() controls which bindings in a <script setup> component a parent can access through a template ref. The component is private by default, so only explicitly exposed properties and methods are public.

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defineExpose({ propertyOrMethod })

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  • <script setup>
  • useTemplateRef()
  • template refs
  • props
  • emits
  • $parent

Source: <script setup> | Vue.js. Checked 2026-11-03.