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# Simulate Tab Keypress

This is a pre-built Action located under the captured element. The functionality of this action in Avo Assure is to perform a Tab keypress operation on the specified captured element. The result is stored in the given dynamic variable for further use during test execution.

### **Syntax**

**Input Value**: `N/A`

| Argument | Description    |
| -------- | -------------- |
| N/A      | Not Applicable |

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

| Argument                                                    | Description                                                       |
| ----------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------- |
| \<Dynamic Variable>(Optional);\<Dynamic Variable>(Optional) | Both dynamic variable stores the status as **True** or **False**. |

### Example: Simulating a Tab Keypress on the captured UI Element

In this example, we are explaining how to simulate a Tab keypress operation on the captured UI element.

* **Action**: Simulate Tab Keypress
* **Input Value**: N/A
  * This action does not take any input. It directly performs the Tab keypress on the captured UI element.
* **Output Value**: {Status}
  * The execution result is stored in the **{Status}** dynamic variable with the following possible values:
    * **True**: If the Tab operation is preform successfully.
    * **False**: If the Tab operation is not preform successfully.
* **Logical Explanation**: The **Simulate Tab Keypress** action does not require any input value. It identifies the captured UI element and simulates the Tab keypress operation. The execution result (**True**) is stored in the **{Status}** variable.

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