keypress

Simulates pressing a keyboard key.

Syntax

keypress(keycode: number) -> void

Aliases

• keytap

Parameters

Returns

This function does not return a value.

Description

keypress simulates pressing a keyboard key down. The key stays pressed until keyrelease is called.

Common Key Codes

Example

-- Press and release the W key
keypress(0x57)
task.wait(0.5)
keyrelease(0x57)

Notes

• Use Windows virtual key codes
• Always release keys that you press
• Check iswindowactive() before simulating input

Related Functions

• keyrelease - Release a key
• keyclick - Press and release