The Send Keys action types text or presses keyboard keys in the browser. It can type regular text, press special keys like Enter or Tab, and even use keyboard combinations.
When to use this action:
Filling out login forms and search fields
Navigating through form fields with Tab key
Submitting forms with Enter key
Using keyboard shortcuts (Ctrl+A, Ctrl+C, etc.)
Typing in fields that don't work well with Set Form Field Value
Simulating human-like typing for sites that detect automation
Browser
Select which browser to send keys to
Locate element by
Locate by: Choose how to find the element (see Element Selection guide)
Select Element: Click to interactively choose an element
You can also use "Current Focus" to type in the currently active element
Key Stroke
Enter the text to type or keys to press
Regular text is typed as-is
Special keys must be wrapped in curly braces: {Enter}, {Tab}, etc.
Mix text and special keys: "Hello{Enter}World{Tab}"
Insert a key
Click to see a menu of special keys you can insert
Categories include:
Common keys: {Backspace}, {Delete}, {Enter}, {Escape}, {Tab}, {Space}
Navigation keys: {Home}, {End}, {PageUp}, {PageDown}, {ArrowUp}, {ArrowDown}, {ArrowLeft}, {ArrowRight}
Function keys: {F1} through {F12}
Modifier keys: {Control}, {Alt}, {Shift}, {Meta}
Numpad keys: {Numpad0} through {Numpad9}
Delay (milliseconds)
Time to wait between each keystroke
0 = type as fast as possible
100-200 = more human-like typing speed
Useful for fields that process input as you type
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