C# KeyCode for { and } [closed]

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What is the C# key code for '{' and '}', so I can use it in a KeyDown event

if(e.KeyCode == Keys.CurlyBracket1)
{
    //Do stuff
}

Sorry it's a bit vague but I don't know what else to put

Answer 1

On a Standard U.S. keyboard layout, the keys for { and } are OemOpenBrackets (or Oem4) and OemCloseBrackets (or Oem6), respectively. However, since these glyphs share a key with the square brackets ([, ]), you would need to test for the presence of one of the shift modifiers.

I would not assume this would work on all non-"Standard U.S." keyboard configurations; it would be better to handle the KeyPress event and check the KeyChar property.

Answer 2

Curley braces are not a Key on all keyboards, for example they require you to hold shift on a UK Qwerty keyboard therefore KeyDown will not work. You need to use the KeyPress event instead.

Answer 3

Check if it is useful: http://www.w3.org/2002/09/tests/keys.html

Best regards