TypeScript · Types and shapes
Literal type
Restricts a value to exact literals. Perfect for options, states and event names.
Syntax
type Direction = "up" | "down"Example
Example
type Direction = "up" | "down" | "left" | "right"; const move: Direction = "up";
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