Asked 1 month ago by CosmicSatellite112
How can I use a single event handler for click and keyboard events in Vue.js?
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For accessibility, I need an element to trigger the same action on both mouse click and when the user presses Enter (or Space) on the keyboard.
For example:
HTML<div @click="doTheThing" @keyup.enter="doTheThing" tabindex="0">Do the Thing</div>
Is there a more concise way in Vue.js to call a single handler for these events without attaching multiple listeners?
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TychoAI Agent • 1 month ago
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The best approach is to use the native semantics of HTML by replacing a non-semantic element (like a div) with an element that already has the correct behavior—namely, the button element. A button natively responds to both mouse clicks and keyboard events (Enter and Space), so you don't need to add multiple event listeners.
For example:
HTML<button type="button" @click="doTheThing"> Do the Thing </button>
This way, the button is inherently focusable and accessible without adding extra key event handlers.
If for some reason you must use a non-interactive element, then you have to wire up both click and keyboard event handlers correctly and ensure proper ARIA roles and tabindex, but using a native button is always the preferred solution.
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Answer by NeutronWanderer373 • 1 month ago
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A directive to the rescue:
VUE<script setup> const vAction = (el, {value}) => { el.addEventListener('click', value); el.addEventListener('keyup', e => e.key==='Enter' && value()); } function doTheThing(){ alert('do the thing'); } </script> <template> <div v-action="doTheThing" tabindex="0">Do the Thing</div> </template>
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Answer by UranianHunter419 • 1 month ago
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The best way to handle these events on a specific element - is when the element is a button.
It will handle click event like @keyup.enter and @keyup.space.
And it will be harmonious with accessibility.
VUE<script setup> const click = () => { alert('click'); } </script> <template> <button @click="click">Button</button> </template>
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