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This article describes the RPA Keyboard functionality to press (keys like enter, shift, caps lock, etc).
For a full list of available functions, please read KEYBOARD functions.
Description
The KEYBOARD 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 KEYBOARD Press (keys like enter, shift, caps lock, etc) function, follow these instructions:
{{popups:rpas/add:action=press}}
Once on a process map:
- Navigate to the process where you would like to add the KEYBOARD 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 KEYBOARD Press (keys like enter, shift, caps lock, etc) option
- Click "Add" once you are done
Input parameters
| Parameter | Required | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Window | Yes | Text | - | The window title |
| Key | Yes | Select | - | The key to press (Enter, Tab, etc.) |
| Iterations | Yes | Number | 1 | Number of times to press |
| Interval | Yes | Number | 0 | Seconds between presses |
Output variables
This action does not produce output variables.
Errors
| Error | Description |
|---|---|
| Window not found | The window could not be found |
Tips
- Simulates a keyboard key press in the specified window