> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.picua.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Keyboard Functions

> Control keyboard input with PiCUA

PiCUA gives AI agents full control over keyboard input on physical computers.

## Text Input

### Type Text

Send text to the computer like a human typing.

**Command**: `type hello`

* Types "hello" normally

**Command**: `type hello --slow`

* Types "hello" slowly, character by character

**Command**: `type "Hello World"`

* Types "Hello World" with spaces

### Press Keys

Send individual keys to the computer.

**Command**: `Key Enter`

* Presses the Enter key

**Command**: `Key Tab`

* Presses the Tab key

**Command**: `Key Escape`

* Presses the Escape key

**Command**: `Key Backspace`

* Presses the Backspace key

## Keyboard Shortcuts

### Common Shortcuts

Send key combinations for quick actions.

**Command**: `shortcut Ctrl+C`

* Copy selected text

**Command**: `shortcut Ctrl+V`

* Paste text

**Command**: `shortcut Ctrl+S`

* Save current file

**Command**: `shortcut Ctrl+A`

* Select all text

**Command**: `shortcut Alt+F4`

* Close current window

## Special Keys

### Function Keys

Access special computer functions.

**Command**: `Key F1`

* Opens help

**Command**: `Key F5`

* Refreshes page

**Command**: `Key F12`

* Opens developer tools

### Navigation Keys

Move around in text and documents.

**Command**: `Key Home`

* Go to start of line

**Command**: `Key End`

* Go to end of line

**Command**: `Key PageUp`

* Move up one page

**Command**: `Key PageDown`

* Move down one page

### Arrow Keys

Move cursor in different directions.

**Command**: `Key Up`

* Move cursor up

**Command**: `Key Down`

* Move cursor down

**Command**: `Key Left`

* Move cursor left

**Command**: `Key Right`

* Move cursor right

## Real-World Examples

### Login Sequence

```
type admin
Key Tab
type password123
Key Enter
```

### Form Filling

```
type "John Doe"
Key Tab
type "john@example.com"
Key Tab
type "password"
Key Enter
```

### Menu Navigation

```
Key Alt
Key F
Key Down
Key Down
Key Enter
```

## How It Works

1. **AI Agent** decides what text to type
2. **PiCUA** receives the keyboard command
3. **Hardware** sends the keystrokes to the computer
4. **Computer** responds as if a human typed it

## Why This Matters

* **No Human Typing**: AI can fill out forms automatically
* **Perfect Accuracy**: No typos or mistakes
* **Fast Operation**: Types much faster than humans
* **24/7 Availability**: Works anytime, day or night
* **Consistent Results**: Same input every time

## Next Steps

* [Mouse Functions](/picua-js/mouse-functions)
* [Screen Functions](/picua-js/screen)
* [All Functions](/picua-js/core-functions)