KeyboardEvent code property

DOM Event 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 key pressed:

var x = event.code;

Try it yourself

Syntax

event.code

Technical details

Return value: String value representing the key pressed.

Browser supports

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DOM Event KeyboardEvent