Simulates typing text on the keyboard.
Key presses will be simulated in the currently active tab of the selected browser.
Parameters
Browser
The browser to work with.
Selecting "frontmost browser" will only work if the application currently in the foreground is a supported browser.
Type: Browser
Keys or text
This input is typed character by character, by simulating keystrokes.
Key presses will be simulated in the currently active tab of the selected browser.
Type: Text
Modifiers toggle
Enable or disable modifiers (like Cmd, Opt, etc.)
Options:
- with modifiers
- without modifiers
Cmd modifier
Simulates holding down the ⌘ key, i.e. Command. Ignored unless modifiers are enabled.
Type: Boolean (YES
/NO
)
Ctrl modifier
Simulates holding down the ⌃ key, i.e. Control. Ignored unless modifiers are enabled.
Type: Boolean (YES
/NO
)
Opt modifier
Simulates holding down the ⌥ key, i.e. Option. Ignored unless modifiers are enabled.
Type: Boolean (YES
/NO
)
Shift modifier
Simulates holding down the ⇧ key, i.e. Shift. Ignored unless modifiers are enabled.
Type: Boolean (YES
/NO
)
Delay between keystrokes
This adds a pause in between key presses.
Options:
- no pause
- 0.01 secs
- 0.02 secs
- 0.05 secs
- 0.10 secs
- 0.15 secs
- 0.20 secs
- 0.30 secs
- 0.40 secs
Skip confirmation on long input text
With modifiers enabled, if you enter more than 5 characters, the action will ask you if you're sure before it executes to prevent mishaps like calling more than 5 keyboard shortcuts in a row.
Activate this checkbox to suppress the confirmation dialog. #EnableFootGunMode
Type: Boolean (YES
/NO
)
Related Links
- Search the Browser Actions community forum for "Simulate Typing (β)"