Blocks & Flow EditorWindows

send keys

Sends text or keystrokes to a UI element in a Windows application.

Sends text or keystrokes to a UI element in a Windows application.

Bot Studio send keys block configuration

Configuration

FieldDescription
Display NameLabel on the block.
Element Name TypeFull Name, Sub Name, or Regex.
Element NameWindow or element title to target.
Automation IDUI automation identifier.
Class NameWindow class identifier.
Control TypeUI control type.
PathElement locator path.
ValueText to send, or keystrokes such as {Ctrl+A} + {Ctrl+V} for select-all and paste.
Send EnterWhether to press Enter after sending the value (True/False).
DepthElement tree depth (default 8).
Advanced LocatorCustom locator string.

Outputs

PortDescription
Output 1Message passes through after the operation completes

Notes

  • Requires get session block earlier in the flow.
  • Use Inspect.exe to find element identifiers.
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