JavaScript KeyboardEvent which Property
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JavaScript KeyboardEvent which Property
The event.which property returns the numeric keyCode of the key pressed, or the character code (charCode) for an alphanumeric key pressed.
Warning: The event.which property is deprecated and is no longer recommended.
Note: This property is read-only.
Example
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<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<body>
<p>Press a key on the keyboard in the input field</p>
<input type="text" onkeydown="myFunction(event)">
<p>The pressed key was: <span id="point"></span></p>
<script>
function myFunction(event){
document.getElementById("point").innerHTML = event.which;
}
</script>
</body>
</html>
Syntax
event.which
Return Values
| Value | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Number | Returns a number representing either a Unicode character code or the Unicode key code. |
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