My.Computer.Keyboard Property
Gets an object that provides properties for accessing the current state of the keyboard, such as what keys are currently pressed, and provides a method to send keystrokes to the active window.
' Usage
Dim value As Microsoft.VisualBasic.Devices.Keyboard = My.Computer.Keyboard
' Declaration
Public ReadOnly Property Keyboard As Microsoft.VisualBasic.Devices.Keyboard
Property Value
This property returns the My.Computer.Keyboard object for the computer.
Remarks
This property provides easy access to the My.Computer.Keyboard object. For more information, see My.Computer.Keyboard Object.
Example
This example uses the My.Computer.Keyboard.CtrlKeyDown property to determine if the computer's CTRL key is currently pressed.
If My.Computer.Keyboard.CtrlKeyDown Then
MsgBox("CTRL key down")
Else
MsgBox("CTRL key up")
End If
Requirements
Namespace:Microsoft.VisualBasic.Devices
Class:Computer
Assembly: Visual Basic Runtime Library (in Microsoft.VisualBasic.dll)
Availability by Project Type
Project type |
Available |
|---|---|
Windows Application |
Yes |
Class Library |
Yes |
Console Application |
Yes |
Windows Control Library |
Yes |
Web Control Library |
No |
Windows Service |
Yes |
Web Site |
No |
Permissions
No permissions are required.