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Global send keys not typing the first character of the text

KT — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 20:57:00 GMT

Hi,

I have an element that i use action "Global Send Keys" to type on a text box. I notice that it will always skip the first letter of the text. Tried to enter a value on the interval (0.25) as well. Still the same results. Appreciate any ideas on how to correct this?

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Kris Toledo
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RE: Global send keys not typing the first character of the text

harish.mogulluri — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 21:33:00 GMT

Hi Kris Toledo,

Before using Global send keys Did you get chance to Activate the Applicaton and focus it( Activate Application, Focus, GSK)?

if not I would try that option first Also if the above option is not working I will add some more additional action Along with Activate Application + Focus+ Global Mouse Click Center+ Global Send Keys)

it seems not logical but some of the application which I tried worked this approach, Some time I use multiple Global mouse clicks centers Before Global send keys.

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Harish Mogulluri
Lead developer
America/New_York TX
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RE: Global send keys not typing the first character of the text

Babjee24 — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 05:23:00 GMT

Hi Kris,

As Suggested by Harish you can use Focus, Global Mouse Click Center and Global Send Keys with a minimal pause in between each action.

This will ensure that the cursor is in place before the Keys are sent.

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Babjee Vangipurapu
Senior RPA Developer
Wonderbotz
India
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RE: Global send keys not typing the first character of the text

_Amlansahoo — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 06:47:00 GMT

Hi Kris,

Just check if there is any space in the text or not. If there is no space then you can send CTRL + V in send keys like "^v" this. It may work. Below is the way how you can achieve. and also before perform the same try one click action as well.

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Amlan Sahoo
Senior RPA Consultant
WonderBotz
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