charCode property
[This documentation is preliminary and is subject to change.]
Gets the numeric key code of a key that is pressed.
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Syntax
HRESULT value = object.get_charCode(long* p);
Property values
Type: long
The numeric code of the key that is pressed.
Standards information
There are no standards that apply here.
Remarks
The charCode property represents the character code during the onkeypress event and the unmodified scan code of the key during onkeydown and onkeyup events. To detect whether the Alt, Ctrl, Meta, or Shift key is also pressed, see the altKey, ctrlKey, metaKey, or shiftKey property of the event.
The charCode property is provided for compatibility only. The latest version of the Document Object Model (DOM) Events specification defines a key property instead.
See also
Reference
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