When working with the DOM in TypeScript, you will frequently handle user interactions such as clicks, typing, and focus changes. Each of these interactions is represented by a specific event type. Understanding and using the correct event types allows you to write safer and more predictable code.

TypeScript provides specialized event types that correspond to different user actions. Some of the most common event types include MouseEvent, KeyboardEvent, InputEvent, and FocusEvent. For example, MouseEvent is used for mouse actions like clicks and movement, while KeyboardEvent is used for keyboard actions such as pressing or releasing a key. These types ensure that you have access to the correct properties for each event. For instance, a MouseEvent object provides properties like clientX and clientY to get the mouse position, while a KeyboardEvent object provides properties like key and code to identify which key was pressed.

By specifying the event type in your event handler function, TypeScript can check that you are only accessing properties that actually exist on that event. This prevents bugs and makes your code more robust. For example, if you add a click handler to a button, you can declare the event parameter as a MouseEvent:

If you are handling a keyboard event, such as when a user types in an input field, you would use the KeyboardEvent type:

Using the correct event type not only provides helpful autocompletion and documentation in your code editor, but it also ensures that you do not accidentally access properties that are not available for that event. This is a key advantage of TypeScript's type system when working with the DOM.