[Home](./index.md) > [@empathyco/x-components](./x-components.md) > [getTargetElement](./x-components.gettargetelement.md) ## 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

Parameter	Type	Description
event	Event	Event which takes place in the DOM.

**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.