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OlkCategory.KeyPress Event

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Outlook Developer Reference

Occurs when the user presses an ANSI key.

Version Information
 Version Added:  Outlook 2007

Syntax

expression.KeyPress(KeyAscii)

expression   A variable that represents an OlkCategory object.

Parameters

Name Required/Optional Data Type Description
KeyAscii Required Long The numerical value of the key pressed.

Remarks

An ANSI key is one that produces a typeable character when the user presses it. The KeyPress event occurs when the user presses an ANSI key on a running form while the form or a control on it has the focus. The event can occur either before or after the key is released.

A KeyPress event does not occur under the following conditions:

  • Pressing TAB
  • Pressing ENTER
  • Pressing an arrow key
  • When a keystroke causes the focus to move from one control to another.

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