# utils

General utility functions.

## preventDefault() ⇨ `function`

Since 5.10.0

Prevent default action for an event.\
**Returns**: `function` - Function to call with an event.

```svelte
<script>
  import { preventDefault } from '@soleil-se/app-util/client';


  function onSubmit(event) {
    console.log('Form submission prevented', event);
  }
</script>


<form onsubmit={preventDefault(onSubmit)}>
  ...
</form>
```