How to use 'Windows + h' shortcut key in angular

Question

I am using default windows dictation in angular project . when we press ' windows key and H ' then dictation will open. In angular project I want these shortcut ' Windows + h ' key on single angular button. I tried with many ways but I am failed to do that functionality. I need your help from your side. I hope you send support as soon as possible.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hi Swapnil

To capture the Windows + H key combination and trigger a specific action in your Angular project, you can use the Angular HostListener decorator. Here's an example of how you can achieve this:

• Import the required dependencies in your component file:

import { Component, HostListener } from '@angular/core';

• Add the HostListener decorator above your component class:

@Component({
  // Component metadata
})
export class YourComponent {
  
  // HostListener to capture Windows + H key combination
  @HostListener('window:keydown', ['$event'])
  handleKeyboardEvent(event: KeyboardEvent) {
    if (event.key === 'h' && event.ctrlKey && event.metaKey) {
      // Perform your desired action here
      this.triggerButtonFunction();
    }
  }
  
  // Function to be triggered when the key combination is pressed
  triggerButtonFunction() {
    // Your code logic goes here
    console.log("Windows + H key combination pressed!");
    // Perform any desired action
  }
  
}

• Customize the triggerButtonFunction() according to your requirements. This function will be executed when the Windows + H key combination is detected.
• Ensure that the component where you add this code is properly included and utilized in your Angular project.

With this setup, when the user presses the Windows + H key combination, the handleKeyboardEvent function will be triggered, and if the combination matches the specified keys, it will call the triggerButtonFunction() where you can implement your desired functionality.

Please note that this approach captures the Windows + H key combination globally on the entire webpage. If you have other components or event listeners that rely on the same key combination, you may need to adjust the logic to prevent conflicts.