Default keyboard events
- Last Updated: February 11, 2026
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- Version 13.0
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Default keyboard events
ABL provides two keyboard events that you can use to write default triggers. The following table describes these events.
| Event | Affected widgets | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
ANY-KEY
|
Browse, browse cell, button, combo box, editor, fill-in, radio set, selection list, slider, toggle box | Executes for any keyboard event for which the user has not defined a specific trigger. |
ANY-PRINTABLE
|
Browse, browse cell, button, combo box, editor, fill-in, radio set, selection list, slider, toggle box | Executes for any keyboard event that normally produces a printable character. |