Can I catch some keys like ESC or ENTER, BACKSPACE,ARROWS etc.. whit cin>>? Or iostream?

Answer 1

I had a thread to query the use of arrow keys in C++ console app. I have been using getch() (C standard) till someone suggested getchar() (C++ standard).

Answer 2

Thank you guys!
Does those getXX() functions belongs to iostream or do i need to include some different headers?

Answer 3

ok. so much appreciated :)

Answer 4

Following two functions shall be best for capturing above keystrokes

1. getch() : Key will be captured but not displayed on the console.
2. getche() : Key will be captured and displayed on the console

Answer 5

getch() and getche () belong to conio.h whereas getchar () belongs to iostream.h