Press Key Code
Press a particular key on the device
Example Usage
// Java
driver.pressKeyCode(AndroidKeyCode.SPACE, AndroidKeyMetastate.META_SHIFT_ON);
# Python
self.driver.press_keycode(10);
// Javascript
// webdriver.io example
driver.pressKeycode(10);
// wd example
await driver.pressKeycode(10);
# Ruby
# ruby_lib example
press_keycode(10)
# ruby_lib_core example
@driver.press_keycode(10)
# PHP
// TODO PHP sample
// C#
// TODO C# sample
Support
Appium Server
| Platform | Driver | Platform Versions | Appium Version | Driver Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iOS | XCUITest | None | None | None |
| UIAutomation | None | None | None | |
| Android | Espresso | ?+ | 1.9.0+ | All |
| UiAutomator2 | ?+ | 1.6.0+ | All | |
| UiAutomator | 4.2+ | All | All | |
| Mac | Mac | None | None | None |
| Windows | Windows | None | None | None |
Appium Clients
| Language | Support | Documentation |
|---|---|---|
| Java | All | appium.github.io |
| Python | All | github.com |
| Javascript (WebdriverIO) | All | |
| Javascript (WD) | All | github.com |
| Ruby | All | www.rubydoc.info |
| PHP | All | github.com |
| C# | All | github.com |
HTTP API Specifications
Endpoint
POST /session/:session_id/appium/device/press_keycode
URL Parameters
| name | description |
|---|---|
| session_id | ID of the session to route the command to |
JSON Parameters
| name | type | description |
|---|---|---|
| keycode | number |
Key code pressed on the device. See Key Event. |
| metastate | number |
Metastate for the keypress. See Key Event. |
| flags | number |
Flags for the keypress. See Key Event. |
Response
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