BROWSER Press (keys like enter, shift, caps lock, etc) function

The BROWSER Press (keys like enter, shift, caps lock, etc) function in RPA.

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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:

  1. Navigate to the process where you would like to add the BROWSER Press (keys like enter, shift, caps lock, etc) function
  2. Click on the green button’s drop-down (right side of the green button labelled “Process”)
  3. On the menu that appears, click on the “+ Activity” item
  4. From here you can select the BROWSER Press (keys like enter, shift, caps lock, etc) option
  5. Click "Add" once you are done

Input parameters

ParameterRequiredTypeDefaultDescription
Element selectorYesText-XPath, CSS, ID, or Name selector
KeyYesSelect-The key to press (Enter, Tab, Escape, etc.)
IterationsYesNumber1Number of times to press the key
IntervalYesNumber0Seconds between key presses

Output variables

This action does not produce output variables.


Errors

ErrorDescription
Element not foundThe element could not be found
Browser not openNo browser session is active

Tips

  • Simulates pressing a keyboard key on a specific element

Related functions

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