> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.avoautomation.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.avoautomation.com/avo-assure/actions/web/browser/send-keystrokes-1.md).

# Send Keystrokes

This is a pre-built Action located under the **@Browser Element**. The functionality of this Action in Avo Assure is to send the specified keystroke(s) within the browser. The result is stored in a dynamic variable for further use during test execution.

## 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>Provide the function key to press (for example, Tab, Enter, etc.)</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>&#x3C;Number><br>(Optional)</td><td>Provide the number of times to press the key.</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

{% hint style="info" %}
**Note**:

* Multiple keys as input are not supported; for example, Ctrl+A cannot be used. If needed, use the ‘**Set Focus on Object**’ action before this step to interact with a specific object within the browser.
  {% endhint %}

**Output Value**: `<Dynamic Variable>(Optional);<Dynamic Variable>(Optional)`

<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>Both dynamic variable stores the status as <strong>True</strong> or <strong>False</strong>.</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Example: Sending Specified Keystrokes to the Active Browser Window

In this example, we explain how to send specific keystrokes to the active browser window using the **Send Keystrokes** action.

* **Action**: Send Keystrokes
* **Input Value**: tab;5
  * The key (**tab**) specifies the function key to be sent to the browser.
  * The count (**5**) defines the number of times the key should be sent. If no count is provided, the key is sent once by default.
* **Output Value**: {SendKey}
  * The result of send keystrokes operation is stored in the **{SendKey}** dynamic variable, which returns one of the following values:
    * **True**: If the keystrokes are sent successfully in the browser.
    * **False**: If the keystrokes are not sent successfully in the browser.
* **Logical Explanation**: The **Send Keystrokes** action takes the value from the **Input Value** column (**tab;5**) and sends the specified function key (tab) to the active browser window the given number of times (5). If the number of repetitions is not specified, the key is sent once by default. The result of this operation is stored in the **{SendKey}** variable as true.

<figure><img src="/files/x9ssCDnmtuYI9sio7DRT" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>


---

# Agent Instructions
This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com.

## Querying This Documentation
If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question.

Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter:

```
GET https://docs.avoautomation.com/avo-assure/actions/web/browser/send-keystrokes-1.md?ask=<question>&goal=<endgoal>
```

`ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
`goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal.

The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.