Keyboard Actions¶
Auto Mouse Click can simulate keyboard input, including individual key presses, key combinations, and text typing. This extends automation beyond the mouse to cover any keyboard-driven task.
Types of Keyboard Actions¶
Single Key Press¶
Simulate pressing and releasing a single key:
- Any letter, number, or symbol key
- Function keys (F1-F12)
- Special keys (Enter, Tab, Escape, Space, Delete, etc.)
- Arrow keys
Key Combinations¶
Simulate pressing multiple keys simultaneously, such as:
Ctrl+C(Copy)Ctrl+V(Paste)Alt+Tab(Switch window)Ctrl+Shift+S(Save As in many apps)Win+D(Show desktop)
Text Typing¶
Type a string of text character by character, simulating natural typing:
- Enter a text string to type
- Set typing speed (characters per second)
- Include special characters and symbols
Setting Up a Keyboard Action¶
- Select Keyboard Action from the action list.
- Choose the action type:
- Key press -- Select a single key from the dropdown or press it on your keyboard
- Key combination -- Check the modifier keys (Ctrl, Shift, Alt, Win) and select the main key
- Type text -- Enter the text string to type
- Set the interval -- How often the action repeats.
- Set the repeat count -- Number of times to execute, or unlimited.
- Click Start.
Configuration Examples¶
| Action | Key(s) | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh page | F5 |
Automatically refresh a webpage |
| Save document | Ctrl+S |
Auto-save at intervals |
| Select all | Ctrl+A |
Select all content in the active window |
| New tab | Ctrl+T |
Open a new browser tab |
| Close tab | Ctrl+W |
Close the active browser tab |
| Screenshot | PrtSc |
Capture screen at intervals |
| Type text | "Hello World" | Enter predefined text |
Combining with Mouse Actions¶
Keyboard actions are most powerful when combined with mouse actions:
- Click on a text field to focus it
- Type text to enter data
- Press Tab to move to the next field
- Type the next value
- Click the Submit button
Delay Between Actions
Add delays between actions to give applications time to respond. A 500ms-1000ms delay between a click and a keyboard action is usually sufficient.
Active Window
Keyboard actions are sent to the currently active window. Make sure the correct application is in the foreground before the keyboard action triggers. Use App Switching to bring the right window forward.