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This article describes the RPA Browser functionality to press (keys like enter, shift, caps lock, etc).
For a full list of available functions, please read BROWSER functions.
Description
The BROWSER Press (keys like enter, shift, caps lock, etc) function allows you to press (keys like enter, shift, caps lock, etc).
Setting it up
To use the BROWSER Press (keys like enter, shift, caps lock, etc) function, follow these instructions:
{{popups:rpas/add:action=browser-press}}
Once on a process map:
- Navigate to the process where you would like to add the BROWSER Press (keys like enter, shift, caps lock, etc) function
- Click on the green button’s drop-down (right side of the green button labelled “Process”)
- On the menu that appears, click on the “+ Activity” item
- From here you can select the BROWSER Press (keys like enter, shift, caps lock, etc) option
- Click "Add" once you are done
Input parameters
| Parameter | Required | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Element selector | Yes | Text | - | XPath, CSS, ID, or Name selector |
| Key | Yes | Select | - | The key to press (Enter, Tab, Escape, etc.) |
| Iterations | Yes | Number | 1 | Number of times to press the key |
| Interval | Yes | Number | 0 | Seconds between key presses |
Output variables
This action does not produce output variables.
Errors
| Error | Description |
|---|---|
| Element not found | The element could not be found |
| Browser not open | No browser session is active |
Tips
- Simulates pressing a keyboard key on a specific element