# OnPointerDown(PointerDownEvent)

> This method is called when a PointerDownEvent is sent to the target element.

## Definition

* **Type:** Method
* **Namespace:** [UnityEngine.UIElements](/engine/6000.7/script-reference/unityengine/uielements.md)
* **Assembly:** UnityEngine.UIElementsModule

```csharp
protected void OnPointerDown(PointerDownEvent evt)
```

### Parameters

**** (\[PointerDownEvent]\(/engine/6000.7/script-reference/unityengine/uielements/pointerdownevent)): The event.