JavaScript KeyboardEvent key Property
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JavaScript KeyboardEvent key Property
The event.key property returns the value of the key pressed by the user when a key event occured.
Note: This property is read-only.
Example
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<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<body>
<input type="text" onkeydown="myFunction(event)">
<p>The pressed key was: <span id="point"></span></p>
<script>
function myFunction(e){
document.getElementById("point").innerHTML = e.key;
}
</script>
</body>
</html>
Syntax
event.key
Return Values
| Value | Explanation |
|---|---|
| String | Returns a String representing the pressed keyboard button. |
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