JavaScript Function on Press Esc

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    I need to execute a function in JavaScript that will occur only when the user has pressed the Esc key, I would really prefer not to use the <body onKeyPress="function()">, method of doing it and was wondering if there was any other way. Thanks for your help in advance.
     
    Pudge1, Feb 9, 2011 IP
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    You can put it all in a script, if that is what you want:
    
<html>
<head>
<script type="text/javascript">
	window.onload=function() {
		document.onkeyup = key_event;
	}
	
	function key_event(e) {
		if (e.keyCode == 27) doStuff();
	}
	
	function doStuff() {
		alert("You pressed the ESC key!");
	}
</script>
</head>
<body>
</body>
</html>
    Code (markup):
     
    Cash Nebula, Feb 10, 2011 IP