Question

How can I use

$('div').bind('keyup', function(e) {

   if(e.which == '@') {

   }

});

Wondering how I can get the @ symbol for keyup ?

Answer 1

Use the String.fromCharCode method. The reverse function is "@".charCodeAt(0).
The e.which will only hold sensible data about the pressed key at a keypress event. This event will trigger multiple times though, while a key is pressed down.

If you need a reliable method to check the character of a key during the keyup event, create a character map. This page will aid you.

$('div').bind('keypress', function(e) {
   var char = String.fromCharCode(e.which);
   if(char == '@') {

   }
});