| int VkKeyScan(wChar) | |||
| WORD wChar; |
The VkKeyScan function translates an ANSI character code into a virtual-key code and a shift state. It is intended for applications that send text to other applications by simulating keyboard input.
wChar
Specifies an ANSI character.
The return value is a virtual-key code in the AL register, and a shift state in the AH register if it is successful. Otherwise, it returns -1 in the AX register.
The export ordinal for this function is 129.
The returned shift state is one of the following values:
| Value | Meaning |
| 0 | No shift. |
| 1 | Character is shifted. |
| 2 | Character is CTRL character. |
| 6 | Character is CTRL + ALT. |
| 7 | Character is SHIFT + CTRL + ALT. |
The values 3, 4, and 5 are not used.
Virtual-key codes applying to the numeric pad (VK_NUMPAD0 through VK_DIVIDE) are not returned. This is done to force a translation for the main keyboard, if it exists.