What is the virtual key code for ~/`

[Dalos]

Hello sorry im a beginner programmer and I was just wondering what the virtual key code is for the ~/` key :).

[andywestken]

By "~/` key" I assume you're talking about the key with the ~ and ` symbols on it.

If I further assume you're talking about a US keyboard layout, then VK_OEM_3 might be the one you're looking for.

See

Virtual-Key Codes
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/dd375731%28v=vs.85%29.aspx

Andy

[Dalos]

Worked like a charm thanks for the help!

p.s I did look at the Microsofts page but I couldn't find ~ key code :P

[newbieg]

There is also a bit of a shortcut that you could use (I think it's called escape sequence), though I've heard some people discourage it, I'm not sure why;

/ = '\/'
~ = '\~`
" = '\"'

char key;
//process whatever input you use...

if(key == '\~')
{
    //the key pressed was ~
}

[Dy7SLyTq]

though I've heard some people discourage it, I'm not sure why;

a) your escape sequence is incorrect and
b) it is discouraged because a lot of them are os specific

edit:

i dont think there is a \/ escape sequence either

[newbieg]

Nope, you're right, no \/ escape key, I'd always assumed there was and had been typing it like that all this time. I'm self taught, stop laughing... :p
Oh well, I wasn't sure if I should have mentioned escape keys at all, thanks for the explanation why not to use them.