HTML DOM KeyboardEvent
The KeyboardEvent Object
The KeyboardEvent Object handles events that occur when a user presses a key on the keyboard.
Keyboard Events
| Event | Occurs When |
|---|---|
| onkeydown | A user presses a key |
| onkeypress | A user presses a key |
| onkeyup | A user releases a key |
KeyboardEvent Properties
| Property | Returns |
|---|---|
| altKey | If the ALT key was pressed |
| charCode | Deprecated (Avoid using it) |
| code | The code of the key that triggered the event |
| ctrlKey | If the CTRL key was pressed |
| isComposing | If the state of the event is composing or not |
| key | The value of the key that triggered the event |
| keyCode | Deprecated (Avoid using it) |
| location | The location of a key on the keyboard or device |
| metaKey | If the META key was pressed |
| repeat | If a key is being hold down repeatedly, or not |
| shiftKey | If the SHIFT key was pressed |
| which | Deprecated (Avoid using it) |
KeyboardEvent Methods
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| getModifierState() | Returns true if the specified key is activated |
Inherited Properties and Methods
The KeyboardEvent inherits all the properties and methods from:
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