(blank space)
32
spacebar
event.keyCode
32
event.key
(blank space)
event.code
Space
Unicode
n/a
Code Examples
Copy and paste these examples to detect the (blank space) key in your JavaScript code
Recommended modern approach
// Modern approach (recommended)
document.addEventListener('keydown', (e) => {
if (e.key === '(blank space)') {
console.log('(blank space) key pressed!');
// Your code here
}
});Common Use Cases
How the (blank space) key is typically used in web applications
Play/Pause Media
Toggle play/pause in video and audio players
Toggle Checkboxes
Check or uncheck focused checkboxes
Page Scrolling
Scroll down one page in documents
Game Controls
Jump, shoot, or perform actions in games
Related Keys
Other keys commonly used together or in similar contexts