# Send Keystrokes

This is pre-built Action located under the **@Browser Element,** instructs the Avo Assure to send the specified keystroke(s) value within the browser and save the result in dynamic variable.

### Syntax

**Input Value:** `<FunctionKey>;<Number(optional)>`

<table><thead><tr><th>Argument</th><th>Description</th><th data-hidden></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>&#x3C;FunctionKey><br>(Required)</td><td>The function key to be pressed (e.g., tab, Enter, etc.)</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>&#x3C;Number><br>(Optional)</td><td>Enter the number to specify how many times the key should be pressed.</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

{% hint style="warning" %}
**Note:**&#x20;

*Multiple keys as input are not supported. For example: “ctrl+A” is not supported.*

*If required, use the **Set Focus on Object** action before this step to interact with a specific object within the browser.*
{% endhint %}

**Output Value:**

<table><thead><tr><th>Argument</th><th>Description</th><th data-hidden></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>&#x3C;Dynamic Variable>(Optional);&#x3C;Dynamic Variable>(Optional)</td><td>The dynamic variable holds the status as <strong>True</strong> or <strong>False</strong>.</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

**Example**

**Send specified keystrokes to the active browser window.**

The **Send Keystrokes** action takes the value from the Input Value column **(e.g., tab;5)** and sends the specified function key **(tab)** to the browser the given number of times **(5)**. If the number is not provided, the key is sent once by default. The result of the operation is stored in the **{SendKey}** variable, with the following possible values:

* **True –** If the keystroke is sent successfully in the browser.
* **False –** If sending the keystroke fails or an error occurs.

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