<\/span><\/h2>\nNow that you understand how ng-model works, you can proceed to capture the model value on ng-keydown. To achieve this, you need to combine the ng-keydown directive with the ng-model directive.<\/p>\n
The ng-keydown directive allows you to specify an expression that will be evaluated on the specified keyboard event. You can react to specific keys (e.g., Enter, Escape) or perform custom logic when the user interacts with the keyboard.<\/p>\n
Here’s an example:<\/p>\n
\n<input type=\"text\" ng-model=\"myModelValue\" ng-keydown=\"evaluateKey($event)\">
\n<\/pre>\nIn this example, the ng-keydown directive binds the input element to the “evaluateKey” function defined in your controller. The $event parameter captures the keyboard event, providing you with all the necessary information about the event.<\/p>\n
Inside the “evaluateKey” function, you can access the model value by using the same property bound with ng-model:<\/p>\n
\n$scope.evaluateKey = function($event) {
\n var value = $scope.myModelValue; \/\/ Access the model value
\n \/\/ Perform any necessary logic based on the key event
\n}
\n<\/pre>\nBy accessing the model value within the “evaluateKey” function, you can capture and manipulate it as required.<\/p>\n