Keyboard.print()

[USB]

Description

Sends a keystroke to a connected computer.

Keyboard.print() must be called after initiating Keyboard.begin().

WARNING: When you use the Keyboard.print() command, the 86Duino takes over your keyboard! Make sure you have control before you use the command. A push-button to toggle the keyboard control state is effective.

Syntax

Keyboard.print(character)
Keyboard.print(characters)

Parameters

• character : a char or int to be sent to the computer as a keystroke
• characters : a string to be sent to the computer as a keystroke

Returns

int: number of bytes sent

Example

void setup() {
  // make pin 2 an input and turn on the 
  // pullup resistor so it goes high unless
  // connected to ground:
  pinMode(2, INPUT_PULLUP);
  Keyboard.begin();
}
 
void loop() {
  //if the button is pressed
  if(digitalRead(2)==LOW){
    //Send the message
    Keyboard.print("Hello!");
    delay(100);
  }
}

See also

• Keyboard.begin()
• Keyboard.end()
• Keyboard.press()
• Keyboard.println()
• Keyboard.release()
• Keyboard.releaseAll()
• Keyboard.write()

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