Shift down
Shift down : Boolean
| Parameter | Type | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Function result | Boolean | ← | State of the Shift key |
Description
Shift down returns TRUE if the Shift key is pressed.
Example
The following object method for the button bAnyButton performs different actions, depending on which modifier keys are pressed when the button is clicked:
// bAnyButton Object Method
Case of
// Other multiple key combinations could be tested here
// ...
:(Shift down&Windows Ctrl down)
// Shift and Windows Ctrl (or Macintosh Command) keys are pressed
DO ACTION1
// ...
:(Shift down)
// Only Shift key is pressed
DO ACTION2
// ...
:(Windows Ctrl down)
// Only Windows Ctrl (or Macintosh Command) key is pressed
DO ACTION3
// ...
// Other individual keys could be tested here
// ...
End case
See also
Caps lock down
Macintosh command down
Macintosh control down
Macintosh option down
Windows Alt down
Windows Ctrl down
Properties
| Command number | 543 |
| Thread safe | ✓ |