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Odinulf
Odinulf

Reputation: 581

Typing with Applescript

Is it possible to have my mac type for you with applescript? What I want is this: when compiled, this applescript will type a phrase, then press enter. Is there any code simulating the pressing of keys?

Upvotes: 1

Views: 2887

Answers (3)

Random
Random

Reputation: 1

You will need to let shortcuts run scripts and allow assistive access to control your computer. but heres the code

tell application "System Events"
keystroke "Your text here"
end tell

you can also add a second line of keystroke.

Upvotes: 0

Nathan Day
Nathan Day

Reputation: 6047

Yes, look at keystroke and key down in System Events > Processes Suite, though you have to turn on Universal Access

Upvotes: 0

fireshadow52
fireshadow52

Reputation: 6516

The keystroke command will work for you.

tell application "System Events" to keystroke "A phrase" & return & "Another phrase"

If you want a specific application to do the typing, just do something along these lines:

tell application "System Events" to tell process "TextEdit" to keystroke "A phrase" & return & "Another phrase"

Upvotes: 5

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