Summary
A Boolean value indicating whether or not the shift key is enabled when the touch event is created. If this key is enabled, the attribute's value is true. Otherwise, it is false.
This property is Read only .
Syntax
var shiftEnabled = touchEvent.shiftKey;
Return value
shiftEnabledtrueif the shift key is enabled for this event; andfalseif the shift key is not enabled.
Example
The TouchEvent.altKey example includes an example of this property's usage.
Specifications
| Specification | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Touch Events – Level 2 | Draft | Non-stable version. |
| Touch Events | Recommendation | Initial definition. |
Browser compatibility
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chrome | Edge | Firefox | Internet Explorer | Opera | Safari | Android webview | Chrome for Android | Edge Mobile | Firefox for Android | Opera for Android | iOS Safari | Samsung Internet | |
| Basic support | Chrome Full support 22 | Edge Full support Yes | Firefox
Full support
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| IE No support No | Opera Full support Yes | Safari No support No | WebView Android Full support Yes | Chrome Android Full support Yes | Edge Mobile ? | Firefox Android Full support 6 | Opera Android Full support Yes | Safari iOS Full support Yes | Samsung Internet Android ? |
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