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# Is Key Pressed

Returns true while the key is held down. Key codes are Win32 virtual-key codes.

## **Syntax**

```lua
refresh.Input.IsKeyPressed(vkCode) -> Boolean
```

## **Return**

{% hint style="success" %}
Boolean (key held)
{% endhint %}

## Usage Example

```lua
if refresh.Input.IsKeyPressed(0x2D) then
    print("INSERT held")
end
```