Send Hotkey
Press a key combination such as Ctrl+C.
Overview
Send Hotkey is a no-code automation step in the Keyboard & Mouse category of AutoFlowRPA. It performs its action in a single step when the workflow reaches it. You can configure 1 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 key combination such as Ctrl+C.
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotkey | string | Required | Keys joined by '+', e.g. ctrl+c or alt+tab. Example: ctrl+c Supports variables |
How to use Send Hotkey
- 1
Open AutoFlowRPA and drag the Send Hotkey command from the Keyboard & Mouse group onto the canvas.
- 2
Set its parameters in the side panel — Send Hotkey has 1 configurable field(s).
- 3
Connect it into your workflow and press Run. Everything executes locally on your machine.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Send Hotkey command do?
Press a key combination such as Ctrl+C.
Which group does the Send Hotkey command belong to?
Send Hotkey is part of the Keyboard & Mouse group. AutoFlowRPA ships with 369+ ready-made commands you can combine without code.
Does the Send Hotkey command take any parameters?
Yes — Send Hotkey has 1 configurable field(s), all editable in the visual node editor.
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