Description
Lets go of the specified key. See Keyboard.press() for more information.
Syntax
Keyboard.release(key)
Parameters
key
: the key to release. Allowed data types: char
.
Returns
The number of keys released. Data type: size_t
.
Lets go of the specified key. See Keyboard.press() for more information.
Keyboard.release(key)
key
: the key to release. Allowed data types: char
.
The number of keys released. Data type: size_t
.
#include <Keyboard.h>
// 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);
}