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Send Keys Step dialog box
Use the Send Keys Step dialog box to specify a sequence of keys, including CTRL, ALT, and SHIFT key sequences, to include in your command.
Press the appropriate keys on your keyboard, or specify codes for the following keys.
| Key | Code |
|---|---|
| ADD | {ADD} |
| APPLICATIONS | {APPLICATIONS} or {APPS} |
| BACKSPACE | {BACKSPACE} or {BS} |
| BREAK | {BREAK} |
| CANCEL | {CANCEL} |
| CAPS LOCK | {CAPSLOCK} |
| CLEAR | {CLEAR} |
| DECIMAL | {DECIMAL} |
| DELETE or DEL | {DELETE} or {DEL} |
| DIVIDE | {DIVIDE} |
| DOWN ARROW | {DOWN} |
| END | {END} |
| ENTER | {ENTER} |
| ESC | {ESCAPE} or {ESC} |
| EXECUTE | {EXECUTE} or {EXEC} |
| F1-F24 | {F1} through {F24} |
| HELP | {HELP} |
| HOME | {HOME} |
| INSERT | {INSERT} |
| LBUTTON | {LBUTTON} or {LBTN} |
| LEFT ARROW | {LEFT} |
| MBUTTON | {MBUTTON} or {MBTN} |
| MULTIPLY | {MULTIPLY} |
| NUMPAD0 | {NUMPAD0} or {NP0} |
| NUMPAD1 | {NUMPAD1} or {NP1} |
| NUMPAD2 | {NUMPAD2} or {NP2} |
| NUMPAD3 | {NUMPAD3} or {NP3} |
| NUMPAD4 | {NUMPAD4} or {NP4} |
| NUMPAD5 | {NUMPAD5} or {NP5} |
| NUMPAD6 | {NUMPAD6} or {NP6} |
| NUMPAD7 | {NUMPAD7} or {NP7} |
| NUMPAD8 | {NUMPAD8} or {NP8} |
| NUMPAD9 | {NUMPAD9} or {NP9} |
| PAGE DOWN | {PGDN} |
| PAGE UP | {PGUP} |
| {PRINT} | |
| RBUTTON | {RBUTTON} or {RBTN} |
| RETURN | {RETURN} |
| RIGHT ARROW | {RIGHT} |
| SCROLL LOCK | {SCROLLLOCK} |
| SELECT | {SELECT} |
| SEPARATOR | {SEPARATOR} |
| SNAPSHOT | {SNAPSHOT} |
| SPACE | {SPACE} |
| SUBTRACT | {SUBTRACT} |
| TAB | {TAB} |
| UP ARROW | {UP} |
| WINDOWS | {WINDOWS} or {WIN} |
Repeating key sequences
You can have a key sequence repeat by adding a number in the brackets. For example, to have the return key pressed five times, specify {RETURN 5}. Be sure to include a space between the key name and the number.
Related procedures |
Additional information |
| Managing your custom commands dialog box | Wait Step dialog box |
| The Type Text Step dialog box | |
| Send Keystrokes dialog box |