KeyDown Event for Specific Keystrokes in MS Access

In this Microsoft Access tutorial, we will learn how to use the KeyDown event to detect and react to specific keystrokes, including non-character keys such as F1, Control, and arrow keys. Learn how to handle Shift, Control, and Alt key combinations effectively without affecting your Access form inputs.

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Prerequisites

• KeyPress

Links

• VB Keycode Constants
• Arrow Keys & Text Box
• Tab in Text Box
• Help System
• Move Up Down Using Keyboard

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TechHelp Access, KeyDown Event, Key code vs ASCII, Non-character keys, Shift key value, Reacting to keystrokes, Control-Alt combinations, Stop default actions, VB key code constants, Access form key events, Debugging KeyDown, Detect special keys, Bypass cut copy paste, Tab character handling