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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| + | Press is used to emulate keystrokes. With no switches given, Press will first hold down each of the keys in the given order, and then release them. If -hold or -release switches are given, the keys will either only be held, or only be released -- which can be useful when an action requires holding a key or key combination while being performed. | ||
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| + | Key names are given by your keyboard driver. To see the full list of keys for your current input locale, use Press -keylist. | ||
== Examples == | == Examples == | ||
| + | *Press -keylist | ||
| + | : Lists all available keys | ||
| + | *Press Ctrl+Alt+X | ||
| + | : Presses and then releases Ctrl+Alt+X | ||
| + | *Press -hold Shift | ||
| + | : Presses and holds Shift | ||
| + | *Press -release Shift | ||
| + | : Releases shift, used after a Press -hold | ||
== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
Revision as of 20:47, 23 April 2005
Contents
Syntax
| Press | |
| Usage | Beginner |
| Level of Understanding | Beginner |
| Computer Savvy | Beginner |
| Logic | Beginner |
Press -keylist|[-hold|-release] <key combination>
Description
Press is used to emulate keystrokes. With no switches given, Press will first hold down each of the keys in the given order, and then release them. If -hold or -release switches are given, the keys will either only be held, or only be released -- which can be useful when an action requires holding a key or key combination while being performed.
Key names are given by your keyboard driver. To see the full list of keys for your current input locale, use Press -keylist.
Examples
- Press -keylist
- Lists all available keys
- Press Ctrl+Alt+X
- Presses and then releases Ctrl+Alt+X
- Press -hold Shift
- Presses and holds Shift
- Press -release Shift
- Releases shift, used after a Press -hold
