jQuery trigger() Method

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jQuery trigger() Method

The jQuery trigger() method execute all handlers and behaviors attached to the matched elements for the given event type.

Example

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Syntax

$(selector).trigger(eventType, extraParameters);

Parameter Values

ValueTypeExplanation
eventTypeRequiredSpecifies a string containing a JavaScript event type, such as click or submit.
extraParametersOptionalAdditional parameters to pass along to the event handler.

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