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onkeydown Event

Event Object

Example

Execute JavaScript code when a user presses a key:


Definition and Usage

The onkeydown event occurs when a user presses a keyboard key.

Note: The sequence of events associated with the onkeydown event:

Syntax

In HTML:

In JavaScript:

Parameter Description
SomeJavaScriptCode Required. The JavaScript to be executed when the event occurs.

Browser Support

All major browsers support the onkeydown event.


Supported HTML Tags:

The onkeydown attribute can be used with all HTML elements, except: <base>, <bdo>, <br>, <head>, <html>, <iframe>, <meta>, <param>, <script>, <style>, and <title>.

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