- Overview
- UI Automation
- About the UI Automation activity package
- Applications and technologies automated with UI Automation
- Project compatibility
- UI-ANA-016 - Pull Open Browser URL
- UI-ANA-017 - ContinueOnError True
- UI-ANA-018 - List OCR/Image Activities
- UI-DBP-006 - Container Usage
- UI-DBP-013 - Excel Automation Misuse
- UI-DBP-030 - Forbidden Variables Usage In Selectors
- UI-DBP-031 - Activity verification
- UI-PRR-001 - Simulate Click
- UI-PRR-002 - Simulate Type
- UI-PRR-003 - Open Application Misuse
- UI-PRR-004 - Hardcoded Delays
- UI-REL-001 - Large Idx in Selectors
- UI-SEC-004 - Selector Email Data
- UI-SEC-010 - App/Url Restrictions
- UI-USG-011 - Non Allowed Attributes
- UX-SEC-010 - App/Url Restrictions
- UX-DBP-029 - Insecure Password Use
- UI-PST-001 - Audit Log Level in Project Settings
- UiPath Browser Migration Tool
- Clipping region
- Computer Vision Recorder
- Activities index
- Activate
- Anchor Base
- Attach Browser
- Attach Window
- Block User Input
- Callout
- Check
- Click
- Click Image
- Click Image Trigger
- Click OCR Text
- Click Text
- Click Trigger
- Close Application
- Close Tab
- Close Window
- Context Aware Anchor
- Copy Selected Text
- Element Attribute Change Trigger
- Element Exists
- Element Scope
- Element State Change Trigger
- Export UI Tree
- Extract Structured Data
- Find Children
- Find Element
- Find Image
- Find Image Matches
- Find OCR Text Position
- Find Relative Element
- Find Text Position
- Get Active Window
- Get Ancestor
- Get Attribute
- Get Event Info
- Get From Clipboard
- Get Full Text
- Get OCR Text
- Get Password
- Get Position
- Get Source Element
- Get Text
- Get Visible Text
- Go Back
- Go Forward
- Go Home
- Google Cloud Vision OCR
- Hide Window
- Highlight
- Hotkey Trigger
- Hover
- Hover Image
- Hover OCR Text
- Hover Text
- Image Exists
- Indicate On Screen
- Inject .NET Code
- Inject Js Script
- Invoke ActiveX Method
- Key Press Trigger
- Load Image
- Maximize Window
- Microsoft Azure Computer Vision OCR
- Microsoft OCR
- Microsoft Project Oxford Online OCR
- Minimize Window
- Monitor Events
- Mouse Trigger
- Move Window
- Navigate To
- OCR Text Exists
- On Element Appear
- On Element Vanish
- On Image Appear
- On Image Vanish
- Open Application
- Open Browser
- Refresh Browser
- Replay User Event
- Restore Window
- Save Image
- Select Item
- Select Multiple Items
- Send Hotkey
- Set Clipping Region
- Set Focus
- Set Text
- Set To Clipboard
- Set Web Attribute
- Show Window
- Start Process
- System Trigger
- Take Screenshot
- Tesseract OCR
- Text Exists
- Tooltip
- Type Into
- Type Secure Text
- Use Foreground
- Wait Attribute
- Wait Element Vanish
- Wait Image Vanish
- Accessibility Check
- Application Event Trigger
- Block User Input
- Check/Uncheck
- Check App State
- Check Element
- Click
- Click Event Trigger
- Drag and Drop
- Extract Table Data
- Find Elements
- For Each UI Element
- Get Browser Data
- Get Clipboard
- Get Text
- Get URL
- Go to URL
- Highlight
- Hover
- Inject Js Script
- Keyboard Shortcuts
- Keypress Event Trigger
- Mouse Scroll
- Navigate Browser
- Select Item
- Set Browser Data
- Set Clipboard
- Set Runtime Browser
- Set Focus
- Set Text
- Take Screenshot
- Type Into
- Unblock User Input
- Use Application/Browser
- Window Operation
- Perform browser search and retrieve results using UI Automation APIs
- Web Browsing
- Find Images
- Click Images
- Trigger and Monitor Events
- Create and Override Files
- HTML Pages: Extract and Manipulate Information
- Window Manipulation
- Automated List Selection
- Find and Manipulate Window Elements
- Manage Text Automation
- Load and Process Images
- Manage Mouse Activated Actions
- Automate Application Runtime
- Automated Run of a Local Application
- Browser Navigation
- Web Automation
- Trigger Scope Example
- Enable UI Automation support in DevExpress
- Computer Vision Local Server
- Mobile Automation
- Release notes
- About the mobile device automation architecture
- Project compatibility
- Get Log Types
- Get Logs
- Get Page Source
- Get Device Orientation
- Get Session Identifier
- Install App
- Manage Current App
- Manage Other App
- Open DeepLink
- Open URL
- Mobile Device Connection
- Directional Swipe
- Draw Pattern
- Positional Swipe
- Press Hardware Button
- Set Device Orientation
- Take Screenshot
- Take Screenshot Part
- Element Exists
- Execute Command
- Get Attribute
- Get Selected Item
- Get Text
- Set Selected Item
- Set Text
- Swipe
- Tap
- Type Text
- Terminal
- Release notes
- About the Terminal activity package
- Project compatibility
- Best practices
- Find Text
- Get Color at Position
- Get Cursor Position
- Get Field
- Get Field at Position
- Get Screen Area
- Get Text
- Get Text at Position
- Move Cursor
- Move Cursor to Text
- Send Control Key
- Send Keys
- Send Keys Secure
- Set Field
- Set Field at Position
- Terminal Session
- Wait Field Text
- Wait Screen Ready
- Wait Screen Text
- Wait Text at Position

UI Automation activities
TypeInto
Enters text in a specified UI element, for example a text box. You can also send special keys like Tab or Enter to the UI element.
If you want to enter sensitive information securely, add a GetCredential API before this API and select the saved for later username and password values from that API as the text to type.
Definition
Namespace: UiPath.UIAutomationNext.API.Models
Assembly: UiPath.UIAutomationNext.API.Models (in UiPath.UIAutomationNext.API.Models dll)
Overloads
| Overload | Description |
|---|---|
TypeInto(TargetAnchorableModel, String) | Enters text in a specified UI element, identified as a string from the Object Repository. |
TypeInto(TargetAnchorableModel, TypeIntoOptions) | Enters text in a specified UI element, identified as a TargetAnchorableModel object. |
TypeInto(String, String) | Enters text in a specified UI element, identified as a string from the Object Repository. |
TypeInto(String, TypeIntoOptions) | Enters text in a specified UI element, identified as a string from the Object Repository, along with other configurations. |
TypeInto(TargetAnchorableModel, String)
Enters text in a specified UI element, identified as a string from the Object Repository.
TypeInto(
TargetAnchorableModel target,
string text)
TypeInto(
TargetAnchorableModel target,
string text)
target TargetAnchorableModel
: The target UI element, identified as a
TargetAnchorableModel object.
text String
: The text that you want to type into.
TypeInto(TargetAnchorableModel, TypeIntoOptions)
Enters text in a specified UI element, identified as a
TargetAnchorableModel object.
TypeInto(
TargetAnchorableModel target,
TypeIntoOptions typeIntoOptions)
TypeInto(
TargetAnchorableModel target,
TypeIntoOptions typeIntoOptions)
target TargetAnchorableModel
: The target UI element, identified as a
TargetAnchorableModel object.
typeIntoOptions TypeIntoOptions
: The following options are available:
* `Text
String` - The text that you want to type into.
* `DelayBetweenKeys Double` - Delay (in
seconds) between consecutive keystrokes. The default value is 0.02
seconds.
* `ActivateBefore Boolean` - If true,
the specified UI element is brought to the foreground and activated
before the text is typed in. If false, the API will type into the
current active window.
* `ClickBeforeMode NClickMode` - the
type of click to perform before typing into:
+ `None`
+ `Single`
+ `Double`
* `EmptyFieldMode NEmptyFieldMode` -
Choose whether to delete the existing content in the field
before typing the text, and how to empty the field. Fields are
emptied by sending a combination of keystrokes that differs
between fields with a single line and fields with multiple
lines. Make sure to select the right option depending on the
indicated field. The options are:
+ `None`
+ `SingleLine`
+ `MultiLine`
* `DeselectAfter Boolean` - This can
only be used when the `InteractionMode` is set to
`Simulate`. Some target applications do not
register a type action unless a Complete event is also sent
alongside the action. Setting this to true adds a Complete event
after the text entry, in order to register the action correctly. If
you set it to false, the Complete event is not sent to the target
application. By default, this is set to true.
* `AlterIfDisabled Boolean` - If set to
true, the Select Item action is executed even if the specified UI
element is disabled. This parameter does not apply if the
`InteractionMode` is set to `Hardware
Events`. By default, this is false.
* `InteractionMode
NChildInteractionMode` - Specifies the API used to
perform the action. The following options are available:
+ `SameAsCard` - Use the same input mode
as [Open](https://docs.uipath.com/activities/other/latest/ui-automation/uipath-uiautomationnext-api-contracts-iuiautomationappservice-open) or [Attach](https://docs.uipath.com/activities/other/latest/ui-automation/uipath-uiautomationnext-api-contracts-iuiautomationappservice-attach). This is the default selection.
+ `HardwareEvents` - Uses the hardware
driver to perform the action. This is the slowest API, it
cannot work in the background, but it is compatible with all
desktop apps.
+ `Simulate` - Simulates the action using
accessibility APIs. Recommended in browser automation, Java
apps, or SAP. More reliable than Hardware Events. Sends all
text in a single action. Works even if the target
application is not in focus. Please test if your target
application UI element supports this.
+ `DebuggerApi` - Performs actions using
debugger APIs. Works for Chromium elements only. Sends all
text in one go. Works even if the target application is not
in focus. For more details, check out this [page](https://docs.uipath.com/studio/docs/chromium-api).
+ `WindowMessages` - Sends the mouse and
keyboard input through Win32 messages. Recommended for
desktop apps. Usually more reliable than Hardware Events.
Sends all text in a single action. Works even if target app
is not in focus. Please test if your target application UI
element supports this.
* `Text
String` - The text that you want to type into.
* `DelayBetweenKeys Double` - Delay (in
seconds) between consecutive keystrokes. The default value is 0.02
seconds.
* `ActivateBefore Boolean` - If true,
the specified UI element is brought to the foreground and activated
before the text is typed in. If false, the API will type into the
current active window.
* `ClickBeforeMode NClickMode` - the
type of click to perform before typing into:
+ `None`
+ `Single`
+ `Double`
* `EmptyFieldMode NEmptyFieldMode` -
Choose whether to delete the existing content in the field
before typing the text, and how to empty the field. Fields are
emptied by sending a combination of keystrokes that differs
between fields with a single line and fields with multiple
lines. Make sure to select the right option depending on the
indicated field. The options are:
+ `None`
+ `SingleLine`
+ `MultiLine`
* `DeselectAfter Boolean` - This can
only be used when the `InteractionMode` is set to
`Simulate`. Some target applications do not
register a type action unless a Complete event is also sent
alongside the action. Setting this to true adds a Complete event
after the text entry, in order to register the action correctly. If
you set it to false, the Complete event is not sent to the target
application. By default, this is set to true.
* `AlterIfDisabled Boolean` - If set to
true, the Select Item action is executed even if the specified UI
element is disabled. This parameter does not apply if the
`InteractionMode` is set to `Hardware
Events`. By default, this is false.
* `InteractionMode
NChildInteractionMode` - Specifies the API used to
perform the action. The following options are available:
+ `SameAsCard` - Use the same input mode
as [Open](https://docs.uipath.com/activities/other/latest/ui-automation/uipath-uiautomationnext-api-contracts-iuiautomationappservice-open) or [Attach](https://docs.uipath.com/activities/other/latest/ui-automation/uipath-uiautomationnext-api-contracts-iuiautomationappservice-attach). This is the default selection.
+ `HardwareEvents` - Uses the hardware
driver to perform the action. This is the slowest API, it
cannot work in the background, but it is compatible with all
desktop apps.
+ `Simulate` - Simulates the action using
accessibility APIs. Recommended in browser automation, Java
apps, or SAP. More reliable than Hardware Events. Sends all
text in a single action. Works even if the target
application is not in focus. Please test if your target
application UI element supports this.
+ `DebuggerApi` - Performs actions using
debugger APIs. Works for Chromium elements only. Sends all
text in one go. Works even if the target application is not
in focus. For more details, check out this [page](https://docs.uipath.com/studio/docs/chromium-api).
+ `WindowMessages` - Sends the mouse and
keyboard input through Win32 messages. Recommended for
desktop apps. Usually more reliable than Hardware Events.
Sends all text in a single action. Works even if target app
is not in focus. Please test if your target application UI
element supports this.
TypeInto(String, String)
Enters text in a specified UI element, identified as a string from the Object Repository.
TypeInto(
string target,
string text)
TypeInto(
string target,
string text)
target
: The target UI element that you want to type into, identified as a string
from the Object Repository.
text String
: The text that you want to type into.
TypeInto(String, TypeIntoOptions)
Enters text in a specified UI element, identified as a string from the Object Repository, along with other configurations.
TypeInto(
string target,
TypeIntoOptions typeIntoOptions)
TypeInto(
string target,
TypeIntoOptions typeIntoOptions)
target
: The target UI element that you want to type into, identified as a string
from the Object Repository.
typeIntoOptions TypeIntoOptions
: The following options are available:
* `Text
String` - The text that you want to type into.
* `DelayBetweenKeys Double` - Delay (in
seconds) between consecutive keystrokes. The default value is 0.02
seconds.
* `ActivateBefore Boolean` - If true,
the specified UI element is brought to the foreground and activated
before the text is typed in. If false, the API will type into the
current active window.
* `ClickBeforeMode NClickMode` - the
type of click to perform before typing into:
+ `None`
+ `Single`
+ `Double`
* `EmptyFieldMode NEmptyFieldMode` -
Choose whether to delete the existing content in the field
before typing the text, and how to empty the field. Fields are
emptied by sending a combination of keystrokes that differs
between fields with a single line and fields with multiple
lines. Make sure to select the right option depending on the
indicated field. The options are:
+ `None`
+ `SingleLine`
+ `MultiLine`
* `DeselectAfter Boolean` - This can
only be used when the `InteractionMode` is set to
`Simulate`. Some target applications do not
register a type action unless a Complete event is also sent
alongside the action. Setting this to true adds a Complete event
after the text entry, in order to register the action correctly. If
you set it to false, the Complete event is not sent to the target
application. By default, this is set to true.
* `AlterIfDisabled Boolean` - If set to
true, the Select Item action is executed even if the specified UI
element is disabled. This parameter does not apply if the
`InteractionMode` is set to `Hardware
Events`. By default, this is false.
* `InteractionMode
NChildInteractionMode` - Specifies the API used to
perform the action. The following options are available:
+ `SameAsCard` - Use the same input mode
as [Open](https://docs.uipath.com/activities/other/latest/ui-automation/uipath-uiautomationnext-api-contracts-iuiautomationappservice-open) or [Attach](https://docs.uipath.com/activities/other/latest/ui-automation/uipath-uiautomationnext-api-contracts-iuiautomationappservice-attach). This is the default selection.
+ `HardwareEvents` - Uses the hardware
driver to perform the action. This is the slowest API, it
cannot work in the background, but it is compatible with all
desktop apps.
+ `Simulate` - Simulates the action using
accessibility APIs. Recommended in browser automation, Java
apps, or SAP. More reliable than Hardware Events. Sends all
text in a single action. Works even if the target
application is not in focus. Please test if your target
application UI element supports this.
+ `DebuggerApi` - Performs actions using
debugger APIs. Works for Chromium elements only. Sends all
text in one go. Works even if the target application is not
in focus. For more details, check out this [page](https://docs.uipath.com/studio/docs/chromium-api).
+ `WindowMessages` - Sends the mouse and
keyboard input through Win32 messages. Recommended for
desktop apps. Usually more reliable than Hardware Events.
Sends all text in a single action. Works even if target app
is not in focus. Please test if your target application UI
element supports this.
* `Text
String` - The text that you want to type into.
* `DelayBetweenKeys Double` - Delay (in
seconds) between consecutive keystrokes. The default value is 0.02
seconds.
* `ActivateBefore Boolean` - If true,
the specified UI element is brought to the foreground and activated
before the text is typed in. If false, the API will type into the
current active window.
* `ClickBeforeMode NClickMode` - the
type of click to perform before typing into:
+ `None`
+ `Single`
+ `Double`
* `EmptyFieldMode NEmptyFieldMode` -
Choose whether to delete the existing content in the field
before typing the text, and how to empty the field. Fields are
emptied by sending a combination of keystrokes that differs
between fields with a single line and fields with multiple
lines. Make sure to select the right option depending on the
indicated field. The options are:
+ `None`
+ `SingleLine`
+ `MultiLine`
* `DeselectAfter Boolean` - This can
only be used when the `InteractionMode` is set to
`Simulate`. Some target applications do not
register a type action unless a Complete event is also sent
alongside the action. Setting this to true adds a Complete event
after the text entry, in order to register the action correctly. If
you set it to false, the Complete event is not sent to the target
application. By default, this is set to true.
* `AlterIfDisabled Boolean` - If set to
true, the Select Item action is executed even if the specified UI
element is disabled. This parameter does not apply if the
`InteractionMode` is set to `Hardware
Events`. By default, this is false.
* `InteractionMode
NChildInteractionMode` - Specifies the API used to
perform the action. The following options are available:
+ `SameAsCard` - Use the same input mode
as [Open](https://docs.uipath.com/activities/other/latest/ui-automation/uipath-uiautomationnext-api-contracts-iuiautomationappservice-open) or [Attach](https://docs.uipath.com/activities/other/latest/ui-automation/uipath-uiautomationnext-api-contracts-iuiautomationappservice-attach). This is the default selection.
+ `HardwareEvents` - Uses the hardware
driver to perform the action. This is the slowest API, it
cannot work in the background, but it is compatible with all
desktop apps.
+ `Simulate` - Simulates the action using
accessibility APIs. Recommended in browser automation, Java
apps, or SAP. More reliable than Hardware Events. Sends all
text in a single action. Works even if the target
application is not in focus. Please test if your target
application UI element supports this.
+ `DebuggerApi` - Performs actions using
debugger APIs. Works for Chromium elements only. Sends all
text in one go. Works even if the target application is not
in focus. For more details, check out this [page](https://docs.uipath.com/studio/docs/chromium-api).
+ `WindowMessages` - Sends the mouse and
keyboard input through Win32 messages. Recommended for
desktop apps. Usually more reliable than Hardware Events.
Sends all text in a single action. Works even if target app
is not in focus. Please test if your target application UI
element supports this.