Arduino Reference - KeyboardPrintln

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Keyboard.println()

Description

Sends a keystroke to a connected computer, followed by a newline and carriage return.

Keyboard.println() must be called after initiating Keyboard.begin().

WARNING: When you use the Keyboard.println() command, the Arduino takes over your keyboard! Make sure you have control before you use the command. A pushbutton to toggle the keyboard control state is effective.

Syntax

Keyboard.println()
Keyboard.println(character)
Keyboard.println(characters)

Parameters

character : a char or int to be sent to the computer as a keystroke, followed by newline and carriage return.
characters : a string to be sent to the computer as a keystroke, followed by a newline and carriage return.

Returns

int : number of bytes sent

Example

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);
Keyboard.begin();
}

void loop() {
//if the button is pressed
if(digitalRead(2)==LOW){
//Send the message
Keyboard.println("Hello!");
}
}

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