try below in your KeyDown event handler

if Shift = [ssAlt] then
  case Key of
    VK_LEFT : 
  ....
  end;

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Hi all.

I want to trap of the user is holding the ALT button down whilst using say
the arrow keys.
I know the arrow keys are VK_thekey but how do I know if ALT is also being
pressed ??

Cheers, Jeremy Coulter
 
 
 
Jeremy Coulter (Manager)
Visual Software Solutions
Christchurch, New Zealand
PH 03-3521595
FAX 03-3521596
MOBILE 021-2533214
www.vss.co.nz 

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