ExampleExecute a JavaScript when a user is pressing a key: |
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1. Definition and Usage
The onkeydown attribute fires when the user is pressing a key (on the keyboard).
Tip: The order of events related to the onkeydown event:
- onkeydown
- onkeypress
- onkeyup
Note: The onkeydown attribute CANNOT be used with: <base>, <bdo>, <br>, <head>, <html>, <iframe>, <meta>, <param>, <script>, <style>, or <title>.
2. Differences Between HTML 4.01 and HTML5
None.
3. Syntax
<element onkeydown="script">
4. Attribute Values
Value | Description |
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script | The script to be run on onkeydown |