click Event

noun

say it: “KLIK ih-VENT” /klɪk ɪˈvɛnt/

The event an element fires when someone clicks or taps it.

What is click Event in JavaScript?

click Event — The event an element fires when someone clicks or taps it, or presses Enter on a focused button. It's the event you listen for most.

document.getElementById("add").addEventListener("click", () => {
  console.log("Added to cart");
});

In a sentence

• “A listener for the click event adds the product to the cart.”

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Updated October 28, 2026