React · Junior · Question 57 of 75

When does `onChange` fire on a text input in React?

✓Correct answer: On every keystroke (like the DOM input event)
2Only when the input loses focus
3Only when the form is submitted

Explanation

React normalizes onChange to fire on each change, unlike the native change event that waits for blur. That makes controlled inputs possible.

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