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KeyCodeStringFormat

Determines the string format returned by UserInputService:GetStringForKeyCode().

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727Default0

Default behavior which returns the full key string, for example "LeftControl", "Backspace", or "Escape".

727Abbreviated1

Returns a shortened key string when available, for example "LCtrl", "Bksp", or "Esc".

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This enum is used with UserInputService:GetStringForKeyCode() to control how the returned key string is formatted. The Abbreviated option provides shortened labels suitable for compact UI elements such as keybind hints, tooltips, or on-screen button prompts where space is limited.

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