Backspace
8
backspace / delete
event.keyCode
8
event.key
Backspace
event.code
Backspace
Unicode
⌫
Code Examples
Copy and paste these examples to detect the Backspace key in your JavaScript code
Recommended modern approach
// Modern approach (recommended)
document.addEventListener('keydown', (e) => {
if (e.key === 'Backspace') {
console.log('Backspace key pressed!');
// Your code here
}
});Common Use Cases
How the Backspace key is typically used in web applications
Delete Text
Remove characters before cursor in text inputs
Browser Back
Navigate back in browser history (default behavior)
Remove Items
Delete selected items in lists and galleries
Related Keys
Other keys commonly used together or in similar contexts