SendSystemKeys
Sends keystrokes to the Windows operating system. Use this command only when SendKeys fails to perform. You can use SendSystemKeys to send key combinations such as {Ctrl+Esc}, {Alt+Esc}, and {Alt+Tab}.
Syntax
SendSystemKeys "keystroke text"
| Argument | Description |
|---|---|
| keystroke text | The keystrokes to be sent to the Windows operating system. Enclose the names of nonprinting keys in braces ({ }). |
Example
This instruction executes the "Switch to Next Window" command.
SendSystemKeys "{Alt+Esc}"
Notes
- Do not include spaces between the names of simultaneously-pressed keys, such as Alt+Tab.
- Any modifier keys (SHIFT, CTRL, ALT) pressed while the SendSystemKeys command executes affect the command action.
- The SendSystemKeys command sends keystrokes more slowly than the SendKeys command. Also, if the system responds slowly long strings can overflow the system keyboard buffer.