TouchEvent.shiftKey

Summary

A Boolean value indicating whether or not the shift key is enabled when the touch event is created. If this key is enabled, the attribute's value is true. Otherwise, it is false.

This property is Read only .

Syntax

var shiftEnabled = touchEvent.shiftKey;

Return value

shiftEnabled
true if the shift key is enabled for this event; and false if the shift key is not enabled.

Example

The TouchEvent.altKey example includes an example of this property's usage.

Specifications

Specification Status Comment
Touch Events – Level 2 Draft Non-stable version.
Touch Events Recommendation Initial definition.

Browser compatibility

DesktopMobile
ChromeEdgeFirefoxInternet ExplorerOperaSafariAndroid webviewChrome for AndroidFirefox for AndroidOpera for AndroidSafari on iOSSamsung Internet
shiftKeyChrome Full support 22Edge Full support ≤18Firefox Full support 52
Full support 52
No support 18 — 24
IE No support NoOpera Full support YesSafari No support NoWebView Android Full support YesChrome Android Full support YesFirefox Android Full support 6Opera Android Full support YesSafari iOS Full support YesSamsung Internet Android Full support Yes

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