mouseDown()

Checks if the mouse button specified is pressed.

Some interactive games use the mouse for the user to control the game.

Examples

function draw() {
  console.log(mouseDown("leftButton"));
}

                            // Simple pencil drawing with mouseDown().
var sprite = createSprite(200, 200, 5, 5);
World.frameRate=60;
function draw() {
  sprite.x=World.mouseX;
  sprite.y=World.mouseY;
  if (mouseDown("leftButton")) drawSprites();
}
                        

Syntax

mouseDown(button)

Returns

Boolean true or false.

Tips

• When testing your games that use keyboard or mouse input make sure you click in the display area before you run, otherwise the Workspace will record your keyboard and mouse actions.

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