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testdriver/press-keys.yaml
version: 6.0.0
steps:
  - prompt: create a new tab and inspect elements
    commands:
      - command: focus-application
        name: Google Chrome
      - command: hover-text
        text: Sign In
        description: black button below the password field
        action: click
      - command: press-keys
        keys:
          - ctrl
          - t
      - command: wait-for-text
        text: "Learn more"
      - command: press-keys
        keys:
          - ctrl
          - shift
          - i
      - command: wait-for-text
        text: "Elements"
      - command: press-keys
        keys:
          - ctrl
          - t
      - command: type
        text: google.com
      - command: press-keys
        keys:
          - enter
      - command: assert
        expect: google appears

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Description

The press-keys command is used to simulate typing a keyboard combination. This is useful for triggering shortcuts or interacting with applications via keyboard input.

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Arguments

ArgumentTypeDescription
keysYAML sequence of stringsA list of keys to press together.
The keys supported are the standard Windows keys. Supported values:
  • Modifiers
  • Printable
  • Function keys
  • Editing
  • Locks & Print
  • Numpad
  • Media & Browser
  • IME / International
  • Other
  • ctrl, shift, alt, command, option, win - Left/right variants: ctrlleft, ctrlright, shiftleft, shiftright, altleft, altright, optionleft, optionright, winleft, winright

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Example usage

command: press-keys
keys:
  - ctrl
  - space

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Protips

  • Use this command to trigger system-wide or application-specific shortcuts, such as the Start menu or the browser elements.
  • Ensure the application or system is in focus when using this command to avoid unexpected behavior.

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Notes

  • The press-keys command is ideal for automating workflows that rely on keyboard shortcuts.