Javascript e.keyCode doesn't catch Backspace/Del in IE

Question

I\'m trying to catch the pressing event of Backspace and Delete keys using javascript/jQuery with this kind of code.

$(\"textarea[name=txt]\").keypress(funct         


        

Answer 1

Key Code for Backspace will take the value = 83 if we already have a few characters in a Text Box .

The Key Code will be = 8 if there are NO Characters in the Text Box and we are trying to Hit Backspace.