[HELP] key press

[Dakaa]

#include <conio.h>
#include <stdio.h>

int main()
{
int bal,wit,dep;

printf("enter balance: ");
scanf("%i",&bal);
printf("[W]=Withdraw [D]=Deposit\nPress a key to continue");

/*
if(kbhit()=)
{
}


if(kbhit()=)
{
}
*/

getch();
}

I want the user to press either the W or the D key, W for withdrawing, D for depositing. If the user press the W key, it will immediately prompt the user for withdrawal amount (without typing the alphabet W then press ENTER key), how can I do that? Is kbhit() is right function? Btw, I'm learning C on Windows platform.

[matsp]

kbhit, if it exists at all in the system (it is not a standard function, so compiler producers do not need to provide it), will tell you if there has been a key pressed or not (that is, the user "hit" a key on the KeyBoard).

To be standard compliant, use scanf() or getchar().

--
Mats

[Dakaa]

if i use scanf() or getchar(), user have to press ENTER.

[matsp]

if i use scanf() or getchar(), user have to press ENTER.

Correct. If you do not want that, you need to use non-standard solutions. getch() will do it if it, if your code compiles with it.

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Mats

[Dakaa]

getch() or getche() worked.

[Brafil]

It won't work everywhere. But if ONLY you are going to use this, it won't matter.

[cpjust]

It's also in the FAQ:
How can I get input without having the user hit [Enter]?