The MouseEvent.metaKey
read-only property returning a Boolean
that indicates if the Meta key was pressed (true
) or not (false
) when the event occured.
Note: On Macintosh keyboards, this is the command key (⌘). On Windows keyboards, this is the windows key (⊞).
Syntax
var metaKeyPressed = instanceOfMouseEvent.metaKey
Return value
A boolean
Example
function goInput(e) { // checks metaKey and if (e.metaKey) { // passes event along superSizeOutput(e); } else { doOutput(e); } }
Specifications
Specification | Status | Comment |
---|---|---|
Document Object Model (DOM) Level 3 Events Specification The definition of 'MouseEvent.metaKey' in that specification. |
Working Draft | No change from Document Object Model (DOM) Level 2 Events Specification. |
Document Object Model (DOM) Level 2 Events Specification The definition of 'MouseEvent.metaKey' in that specification. |
Recommendation | Initial definition. |
Browser compatibility
Feature | Firefox (Gecko) | Chrome | Internet Explorer | Opera | Safari |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Basic support | (Yes) | (Yes) | (Yes) | (Yes) | (Yes) |
Feature | Firefox Mobile (Gecko) | Android | IE Mobile | Opera Mobile | Safari Mobile |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Basic support | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? |