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= INKEY, INKEY$ =

== Syntax ==

INKEY($)

== Description ==

These functions return the value of any key which is pressed down when the INKEY function is used, or has been pressed since the previous INKEY/INKEY$.
The key is returned as either its ASCII value (INKEY) or its character (INKEY$).
INKEY returns -1 if no key is pressed.
The ASCII value is the numeric value associated with each key by the computer.
INKEY$ returns a blank string if no key has been pressed.

'''Note''' ''The function only works when the cursor is in the text window.''
''Click the cursor in the text window before pressing a key.''

== Examples ==

Print SENSOR A until the space-bar is pressed

REPEAT
PRINT SENSOR A
UNTIL INKEY = 32

Move a buggy forward when the ‘F’ key is pressed

REPEAT
IF INKEY$ = "F" THEN FORWARD A ELSE HALT A
FOREVER

== Associated keywords ==

* [[GET]]
* [[GET|GET$]]

[[Category:Reference]]
[[Category:Procedure]]

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