Usage

-- Lingo syntax
BACKSPACE

// JavaScript syntax
51 // value of _key.keyCode

Description

Constant; represents the Backspace key. This key is labeled Backspace (Windows) and Delete (Mac).

Example

This on keyDown handler checks whether the Backspace key was pressed and, if it was, calls the handler clearEntry:

--Lingo syntax
on keyDown
    if (_key.key = BACKSPACE) then clearEntry
    _movie.stopEvent()
end keyDown

// JavaScript syntax
function keyDown() {
    if (_key.keyCode == 51) {
        clearEntry();
        _movie.stopEvent();
    }
}