which property

Gets the numeric code of a key that is pressed.

 

Syntax

HRESULT value = object.get_which(* p);

Property values

Type: long

The key code.

Standards information

There are no standards that apply here.

Remarks

The IDOMKeyboardEvent::which property is provided for compatibility only. The IDOMKeyboardEvent::keyCode property is more widely supported; however, we recommend the IDOMKeyboardEvent::key property for international keyboard layouts and improved accessibility.

See also

Reference

IDOMKeyboardEvent::char

IDOMKeyboardEvent::charCode

IDOMKeyboardEvent::key

IDOMKeyboardEvent::keyCode