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Keyboard

Keyboard.release()

Description

Lets go of the specified key. See Keyboard.press() for more information.

Syntax

Keyboard.release(key)

Parameters

key : the key to release. char

Returns

int : the number of keys released

Example


// use this option for OSX:
char ctrlKey = KEY_LEFT_GUI;
// use this option for Windows and Linux:
//  char ctrlKey = KEY_LEFT_CTRL;   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) ;
  // initialize control over the keyboard:
  Keyboard.begin ( ) ;
} void loop ( ) {
  while ( digitalRead ( 2 ) == HIGH ) {
    // do nothing until pin 2 goes low
    delay ( 500 ) ;
  }
  delay ( 1000 ) ;
  // new document:
  Keyboard.press (ctrlKey) ;
  Keyboard.press ( 'n' ) ;
  delay ( 100 ) ;
  Keyboard.release (ctrlKey) ;
  Keyboard.release ( 'n' ) ;
  // wait for new window to open:
  delay ( 1000 ) ;
}
 

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