My.Computer.Keyboard.AltKeyDown Property
Gets a Boolean indicating if the ALT key is down.
' Usage
Dim value As Boolean = My.Computer.Keyboard.AltKeyDown
' Declaration
Public ReadOnly Property AltKeyDown As Boolean
Property Value
A Boolean value: True if the ALT key is down; otherwise False.
Remarks
The My.Computer.Keyboard.AltKeyDown property provides functionality similar to the ModifierKeys property.
Example
This example uses the My.Computer.Keyboard.AltKeyDown property to determine if the computer's ALT key is down.
If My.Computer.Keyboard.AltKeyDown Then
MsgBox("ALT key down")
Else
MsgBox("ALT key up")
End If
Requirements
Namespace:Microsoft.VisualBasic.Devices
Class:Keyboard
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.