mnemonic([key])
Class: Menu. Method inherited from MenuItem.
Description:
Gets or sets the mnemonic (keyboard shortcut key) for menu item type of components: Menu, MenuItem, CheckBoxMenuItem, RadioButtonMenuItem. It's not same as setting accelerator(...).
A mnemonic allows users to activate the menu item using the keyboard (typically Alt + key).
NOTE: Not all systems and UIs show underline under mnemonic character. Some systems only show it after Alt key was pressed.
Parameters:
| Name | Type | Description |
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number | string | null |
A key code integer or a single ASCII character representing the mnemonic key (case-insensitive). If omitted, acts as a getter. To clear mnemonic, pass |
Returns:
If called without arguments, returns the current mnemonic key code integer. If called with an argument, returns this instance object for chaining.
Type: number | MenuItem
Examples:
menuItem.text("Quit").mnemonic("q"); // Makes letter Q to be used as the keyboard shortcut key
menuItem.mnemonic(""); // clears the mnemonic