K-L > Key (object)
Key (object)The Key object is a top-level object that you can access without using a constructor. Use the methods for the Key object to build an interface that can be controlled by a user with a standard keyboard. The properties of the Key object are constants representing the keys most commonly used to control games. See Appendix B, "Keyboard Keys and Key Code Values," for a complete list of key code values.
Example
onClipEvent (enterFrame) {
if(Key.isDown(Key.RIGHT)) {
setProperty ("", _x, _x+10);
}
}
or
onClipEvent (enterFrame) {
if(Key.isDown(39)) {
setProperty("", _x, _x+10);
}
}
Returns the ASCII value of the last key pressed. Returns the virtual key code of the last key pressed. Returns Returns
Method summary for the Key object
Method
Description
getAscii;
getCode;
isDown
;true
if the key specified in the argument is pressed.
isToggled
;true
if the Num Lock or Caps Lock key is activated.
Property summary for the Key object
All of the properties for the Key object are constants.
Property | Description |
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Constant associated with the key code value for the Backspace key (9). |
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Constant associated with the key code value for the Caps Lock key (20). |
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Constant associated with the key code value for the Control key (17). |
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Constant associated with the key code value for the Delete key (46). |
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Constant associated with the key code value for the Down Arrow key (40). |
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Constant associated with the key code value for the End key (35). |
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Constant associated with the key code value for the Enter key (13). |
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Constant associated with the key code value for the Escape key (27). |
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Constant associated with the key code value for the Home key (36). |
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Constant associated with the key code value for the Insert key (45). |
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Constant associated with the key code value for the Left Arrow key (37). |
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Constant associated with the key code value for the Page Down key (34). |
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Constant associated with the key code value for the Page Up key (33). |
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Constant associated with the key code value for the Right Arrow key (39). |
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Constant associated with the key code value for the Shift key (16). |
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Constant associated with the key code value for the Spacebar (32). |
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Constant associated with the key code value for the Tab key (9). |
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Constant associated with the key code value for the Up Arrow key (38). |