How does one make an object move with arrow keys?

Question

I want to use a shape of some sort for now, but would like to replace it later on with a graphic, which I think is easy enough. But how would I use the arrow keys to control this and move it side to side?

Answer 1

You can use event handlers - something like this:

private void Form_KeyDown(object sender, System.Windows.Forms.KeyEventArgs e)
{ 
   if (e.KeyCode == Keys.NumPad0)
     {
       MyShape.Width ++ ;
     }
}

See here: for more examples: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/system.windows.forms.control.keydown.aspx

Answer 2

You might use the event handlers of KeyUp and/or KeyDown , or possibly you might need PreviewKeyUp and/or PreviewKeyDown instead.

In the handlers you can then update the position of your shape/ graphic.