# Py5KeyEvent.is_shift_down()

Return boolean value reflecting if the Shift key is down.

## Examples

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```python
def setup():
    py5.size(200, 200)
    py5.rect_mode(py5.CENTER)


def draw():
    py5.square(py5.random(py5.width), py5.random(py5.height), 10)


def key_pressed(e):
    if e.is_shift_down():
        py5.println('the shift key is down')
    else:
        py5.println('the shift key is not down')
```

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## Description

Return boolean value reflecting if the Shift key is down. The Shift key is a modifier key and can be pressed at the same time as other keys.

Underlying Processing method: KeyEvent.isShiftDown

## Signatures

```python
is_shift_down() -> bool
```

Updated on May 02, 2024 03:24:20am UTC