# JS Quiz: Easy: Simplest DOM event listener

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The `addEventListener` method is the one you want.

The `on*` properties, like `onclick`, were always a bit of a blunt instrument, overwriting any previous handler. `addEventListener` allows for multiple handlers, which is essential for modular design.

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