JavaScript keycodes: interactivity for better experience

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why do you need to use JavaScript keycodes?

JavaScript keycodes are essential for handling user input effectively. Here's why you should understand and use them for:

accurate input validation

By using keycodes, you can validate user input with precision. Ensure that only allowed characters and actions are accepted, enhancing security and data integrity.

enhanced user experience

Implementing keycodes allows you to create responsive and intuitive web interfaces. Users can navigate, interact, and control your applications seamlessly.

custom user interface

With keycodes, you have the power to design custom shortcuts, hotkeys, and keyboard-controlled functionalities, enhancing the user experience.

error handling

Keycodes help you handle errors gracefully. Detect incorrect key presses and provide meaningful feedback to users, reducing frustration.

when should you use our JS keycodes?

JavaScript keycodes can be applied in various scenarios to improve your web application's functionality. Let’s see what the most common use cases are.

form validation

Ensure that only valid characters are entered, reducing the likelihood of errors and enhancing data quality.

game development

Create immersive gaming experiences with JS keycodes crucial for controlling characters, objects, and game mechanics.

shortcut keys

Implement custom keyboard shortcuts for your web applications. Users can perform actions quickly and efficiently, boosting productivity.

data entry applications

For data-centric applications, keycodes enable efficient data entry. Users can navigate and input data using keyboard shortcuts, improving data input speed.

accessibility features

Incorporating keycodes in your web application, users with disabilities can benefit from keyboard-based navigation and interactions.

the list of top JavaScript keycodes

The following keycodes replace the deprecated event.which properties and are valid for keydown and keyup events:

Keyboard key	JavaScript keycode
backspace	8
tab	9
enter	13
shift	16
ctrl	17
alt	18
pause/break	19
caps lock	20
escape	27
page up	33
Space	32
page down	34
end	35
home	36
left arrow	37
up arrow	38
right arrow	39
down arrow	40
print screen	44
insert	45
delete	46
0	48
1	49
2	50
3	51
4	52
5	53
6	54
7	55
8	56
9	57
a	65
b	66
c	67
d	68
e	69
f	70
g	71
h	72
i	73
j	74
k	75
l	76
m	77
n	78
o	79
p	80
q	81
r	82
s	83
t	84
u	85
v	86
w	87
x	88
y	89
z	90
left window key	91
right window key	92
select key	93
numpad 0	96
numpad 1	97
numpad 2	98
numpad 3	99
numpad 4	100
numpad 5	101
numpad 6	102
numpad 7	103
numpad 8	104
numpad 9	105
multiply	106
add	107
subtract	109
decimal point	110
divide	111
f1	112
f2	113
f3	114
f4	115
f5	116
f6	117
f7	118
f8	119
f9	120
f10	121
f11	122
f12	123
num lock	144
scroll lock	145
My Computer (multimedia keyboard)	182
My Calculator (multimedia keyboard)	183
semi-colon	186
equal sign	187
comma	188
dash	189
period	190
forward slash	191
open bracket	219
back slash	220
close bracket	221
single quote	222

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