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@@ -1269,7 +1269,7 @@ If `key` is a modifier key, `Shift`, `Meta`, `Control`, or `Alt`, subsequent key
 
 After the key is pressed once, subsequent calls to [`keyboard.down`](#keyboarddownkey-options) will have [repeat](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/API/KeyboardEvent/repeat) set to true. To release the key, use [`keyboard.up`](#keyboardupkey).
 
-> **NOTE** Modifier keys DO effect `keyboard.down`. Holding down `Shift` will type the text in upper case.
+> **NOTE** Modifier keys DO influence `keyboard.down`. Holding down `Shift` will type the text in upper case.
 
 #### keyboard.press(key[, options])
 - `key` <[string]> Name of key to press, such as `ArrowLeft`. See [USKeyboardLayout] for a list of all key names.