Enter
13
Enter / Return
event.keyCode
13
event.key
Enter
event.code
Enter
Unicode
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Code Examples
Copy and paste these examples to detect the Enter key in your JavaScript code
Recommended modern approach
// Modern approach (recommended)
document.addEventListener('keydown', (e) => {
if (e.key === 'Enter') {
console.log('Enter key pressed!');
// Your code here
}
});Common Use Cases
How the Enter key is typically used in web applications
Form Submission
Submit forms when user presses Enter in input fields
Send Messages
Send chat messages or comments in messaging apps
Confirm Actions
Confirm dialogs, proceed to next step in wizards
Search Triggers
Execute search queries in search boxes
Related Keys
Other keys commonly used together or in similar contexts