How to run function onkeydown (anywhere on page)

Discussion in 'JavaScript' started by bobby9101, Jun 11, 2007.

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  1. #1
    HI, currently I am using onkeydown on an input field, but I want to run the function when someone types no matter where on the page.
    I need to be able to pass the event keyword in the function
     
    bobby9101, Jun 11, 2007 IP
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    ajsa52 Well-Known Member

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    Well, you can associate the event funtcion to the <body> element.
    Example (works for Firefox and Explorer):
    
<html>
<head>
<script type = "text/javascript">

function f_kd(ev) 
{
  var keynum;
  if (window.event) // IE
  {
    keynum = ev.keyCode;
  }
  else if (ev.which) // Netscape/Firefox/Opera
  {
    keynum = ev.which;
  }	
  var keychar = String.fromCharCode(keynum);
  
  alert( "keynum='+" + keynum + ", keychar='" + keychar + "'" );
}
</script>

</head>
<body onKeyDown="f_kd(event);">
  Hello
</body>
</html>
    Code (markup):
     
    ajsa52, Jun 12, 2007 IP