KeyboardEvent code property

DOM events KeyboardEvent

Definition and usage

The code property returns the key that triggered the event.

Note:This property returns different values for different keyboard layouts.

Tip:To ensure the correct character is returned, please use event.key.

Example

Return the pressed key:

var x = event.code;

Try it yourself

Syntax

event.code

Technical details

Return value: String value representing the key pressed.

Browser support

properties Chrome IE Firefox Safari Opera
code 48 Not supported 32 10 Support

Related pages

HTML DOM reference manual:KeyboardEvent key property

HTML DOM reference manual:KeyboardEvent charCode property

HTML DOM reference manual:KeyboardEvent keyCode property

DOM events KeyboardEvent