Text entry object

This example shows how to use the Text Entry object to capture what is typed on the keyboard. It also illustrates how to open the virtual keyboard on mobile devices and capture/display what is typed using an extension.

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The example uses these features:

  • Mouse and touch
  • Features for all objects
  • Sprite
  • System information
  • Text entry object
  • Text object

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