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🔡 Keyboard

Press a single key automatically in RunMacro

Applies to: RunMacro 3.x • Updated September 2026

The Key Press command sends exactly one key to the active app — for example Enter, Tab, Esc, arrows, or F1–F12.

Prerequisites#

The target Desktop window or DOM element has focus.
The selected key is supported by the target application.
An active Chrome target and CDP driver can receive key events in Browser Mode.

Supported modes#

Desktop Mode — Sends the key through WinAPI, with scan-code or keyboard-library fallback when needed.
Browser Mode — Sends the key to the active Chrome target through CDP; the command fails without a driver.

What it does#

The Key Press command sends exactly one key to the active app — for example Enter, Tab, Esc, arrows, or F1–F12. It presses and releases at once, like tapping a key.

Screenshots & video#

RunMacro Key Press command configuration dialog showing parameter fields — Configuration dialog and parameter fields for the Key Press command in RunMacro.

When to use it#

Press Enter to confirm or add a new line.
Press Tab to jump to the next field in a form.
Press Esc to close a dialog.
Use arrow keys to move in a list/menu.

When not to use it#

A key must stay held across steps; use Key Hold/Release.
A modifier combination is required; use Key Combo.
The focused element or window cannot be determined.

Configuration steps#

Add a Keyboard › Key Press command.
Choose the key from the list (Enter, Tab, Esc, F1–F12, arrows...).
Save. On run, the key is sent to the active window.

Every option explained#

`Key`#

The key to press. The list covers letters, numbers, function keys, and navigation keys.

Expected result#

RunMacro sends one press-and-release key event to the active target.

Real example#

Example: tab between fields then confirm#

Type Text into the first field.
Key Press Tab to move to the next field.
Type Text again, then Key Press Enter to submit.

Limitations and failure cases#

System or application shortcuts may be blocked or handled differently.
Keyboard layout affects character and symbol keys.
Browser Mode cannot run after the CDP session disconnects.

Tips & common mistakes#

Need a combo like Ctrl+C or Alt+F4? Use the Key Combo command instead.

This command also works in Browser Mode (keys sent via Chrome/CDP).

Verification details#

commands/keyboard.py

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