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JavaScript
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Dom
Keyboard keydown shortcut
How do I listen for a key press?
keydown event.
document.addEventListener('keydown', (event) => {
if (event.key === 'Escape') {
console.log('Close modal');
}
});Notes
Use event.key (modern) rather than keyCode.
Keywords: keydown · keyboard · shortcut · escape
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