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⬇ Keyboard

Hold and release a key in RunMacro

What it does

The Key Hold command lets you hold (Down) or release (Up) a single key — unlike Key Press which taps at once. Use it to keep a key held for a while.

When to use it

Hold W/A/S/D to keep moving in a game.
Hold Shift to select multiple items.
Hold Ctrl while doing other actions.

Configuration steps

Add a Keyboard › Key Hold command.
Choose the key and the action: Hold (Down) or Release (Up).
To hold for X seconds: Hold → Wait → Release.
Save.

Every option explained

Key

The key to hold or release.

Action (Hold / Release)

Hold (Down) presses and keeps the key down; Release (Up) lets it go.

Real example

Example: hold W to run for 3 seconds in a game

Key Hold: key W, action Hold.
Add a Wait of 3000ms.
Key Hold: key W, action Release.

Tips & common mistakes

Always pair each Hold with a Release, otherwise the key stays stuck down.