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JavaScript DOM Scripting By Example Adding and Removing Names RSVP Checkbox

Posted by matzni
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matzni
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why did we use event listener "change" instead of "click"?

both seems to work just fine. can someone explain?

1 Answer

Reggie Williams
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Reggie Williams
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Reggie Williams
Reggie Williams
Treehouse Teacher

matzni great question! The change handler can also see if the checkboxes value is changed using the keyboard. The click handler wouldn't catch this behavior