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    7. Press Key

    Press Key Node

    Browser Node

    Simulate keyboard key presses and shortcuts

    Overview

    The Press Key node simulates keyboard key presses, including special keys (Enter, Tab, Escape), arrow keys, and key combinations with modifiers (Ctrl, Alt, Shift). This is essential for keyboard navigation, submitting forms, and triggering shortcuts.

    Parameters
    Configuration options for this node
    key
    Dropdown
    Required

    The key to press, chosen from the list below

    Default: Enter
    selector
    Selector

    Element to focus before pressing (if not specified, presses on current focus)

    Example: #search-input, .editor
    modifier1 / modifier2 / modifier3
    Dropdown

    Up to three modifier keys held while the key is pressed: None, Shift, Control, Alt, or Meta

    Default: None

    Supported Keys

    Special Keys
    EnterTabEscapeBackspaceDeleteSpaceF1-F12
    Arrow Keys
    ArrowUpArrowDownArrowLeftArrowRight
    Modifier Keys
    ControlAltShiftMeta
    Meta is the Command key on Mac and Windows key on PC.
    Key Combinations

    Pick the modifiers in Modifier 1–3 and the main key in Key. The panel shows a Key Combination Preview:

    Shift+Tab - Previous FieldControl+Shift+Tab - Previous TabAlt+F4 - Close Window

    Usage Examples

    Example 1: Submit Form with Enter
    Press Enter to submit a search or login form
    Key:Enter
    Selector:#search-input
    Example 2: Navigate Dropdown
    Use arrow keys to navigate a dropdown menu

    Workflow sequence:

    1. Click dropdown to open
    2. Press ArrowDown (3 times)
    3. Press Enter to select
    Example 3: Close Modal
    Press Escape to close a modal dialog
    Key:Escape

    No selector needed - Escape is sent to the active element/page.

    Related Nodes

    Type Keys

    Type a sequence of characters. Use this when you need to type text strings rather than pressing individual keys.

    Best Practices

    Focus Element First
    Most key presses require an element to be focused. Either specify a selector or use a Click/Focus node before Press Key.
    Wait After Key Press
    Some key presses trigger actions that take time (like opening menus). Add a short Wait after pressing keys that trigger UI changes.
    Use Click for Buttons
    Prefer Click node for clickable buttons. Only use Press Key with Enter when it's the natural way to submit (like search boxes).

    Related Documentation

    Fill Node

    Enter text into inputs

    Click Node

    Click buttons and elements

    Focus Node

    Set focus before key press

    Select Option Node

    Better way to select dropdowns