Using Function Keys

Use

A function key allows you to trigger an action using a specific key on the mobile device.

Prerequisites

You have created a mobile application.

Procedure

Supported Function Key Codes

You can use the key constants as outlined in the table below:

Note

All key constants are case-sensitive.

You can use the key codes prefixed with # as outlined in the table below:

Modifiers

You can use modifiers for combination of keys.

Usage

You can use key codes and constants in any of the following ways:

For single function keys, use:

<Key constant> or #<Key code>
For multiple function keys and modifiers, use:

<Modifier>&<Key constant> or <Modifier>&#<Key code>

Example

To handle a single function key such as 'a', use #97 .
To handle a combination of modifier and function key such as 'shift' and 'a', use shift&#97 .
To handle a function key represented by a constant such as 'F1', use f1 ,