Press Key
Press a keyboard key on an element, or on the page if no selector is given (e.g. Enter, Tab, Escape).
Overview
Press Key is a no-code automation step in the Web Browser category of AutoFlowRPA. It performs its action in a single step when the workflow reaches it. You can configure 4 parameter(s) to control exactly how it behaves. It is one of 369 commands you can drag into a workflow in the visual builder — no scripting required.
What it does
Press a keyboard key on an element, or on the page if no selector is given (e.g. Enter, Tab, Escape).
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browser instance | variable | Required | browser | Name that identifies this browser session. |
| Selector type | dropdownCSS · XPath · ID · Name · Text | Required | CSS | |
| Selector (optional) | string | Optional | Blank = press on the page. Example: #search Supports variables | |
| Key | string | Required | Example: Enter |
How to use Press Key
- 1
Open AutoFlowRPA and drag the Press Key command from the Web Browser group onto the canvas.
- 2
Set its parameters in the side panel — Press Key has 4 configurable field(s).
- 3
Connect it into your workflow and press Run. Everything executes locally on your machine.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Press Key command do?
Press a keyboard key on an element, or on the page if no selector is given (e.g. Enter, Tab, Escape).
Which group does the Press Key command belong to?
Press Key is part of the Web Browser group. AutoFlowRPA ships with 369+ ready-made commands you can combine without code.
Does the Press Key command take any parameters?
Yes — Press Key has 4 configurable field(s), all editable in the visual node editor.
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