Windows Virtual Key Values
The key names displayed in ToolTips are interpreted relative to F1 key. Windows represents the F1 key as 112 decimal (70 hex) and uses the constant VK_F1.
The following table lists the various types of keys, their equivalent constant and numeric values.
Key(s) |
Constant |
Numeric Representation |
F1 |
VK_F1 |
112 decimal (70 hex) |
F1 to F12 |
VK_F1 through VK_F12 |
112 through 123 decimal |
Shift-F1 through Shift-F12 |
VK_F13 through VK_F24 |
124 through 135 decimal (The "Shift-" corresponds to adding 12 to the non-shifted function key value.) |
Ctrl-25 and up (SAP’s "F0" key, also VK_DIVIDE) |
Most of these keys do not have VK constants assigned |
Decimal values 136 and up (Add the number of the "Ctrl-" key to 111 decimal to get the appropriate value. For example, Ctrl-30 is 141 decimal (111 + 30).) |