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## getTargetElement() function

Returns the target element for a given event. The target element is obtained from `composedPath` Event method because if the event is triggered inside a Shadow DOM context, `event.target` points to Shadow DOM element, not the element that triggered the event. `composedPath` method also is available in a non-shadow DOM context.

**Signature:**

```typescript
export declare function getTargetElement(event: Event): Element;
```

## Parameters

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Parameter


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Type


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Description


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event


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Event


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Event which takes place in the DOM.


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**Returns:**

Element

Target Element of the event.

## Remarks

In a shadow DOM context, this function only works if the Shadow DOM uses `open` encapsulation mode.