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Keyboard.type() method
Sends a keydown, keypress/input, and keyup event for each character in the text.
Signature:
class Keyboard {
type(text: string, options?: Readonly<KeyboardTypeOptions>): Promise<void>;
}
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| text | string | A text to type into a focused element. |
| options | Readonly<KeyboardTypeOptions> | (Optional) An object of options. Accepts delay which, if specified, is the time to wait between keydown and keyup in milliseconds. Defaults to 0. |
Returns:
Promise<void>
Remarks
To press a special key, like Control or ArrowDown, use Keyboard.press().
Modifier keys DO NOT effect keyboard.type. Holding down Shift will not type the text in upper case.
Example
await page.keyboard.type('Hello'); // Types instantly
await page.keyboard.type('World', {delay: 100}); // Types slower, like a user