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Causes the specified key to go into the "down" (pressed) state.   
 
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== See also ==
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* [[keyUp]]
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Latest revision as of 23:55, 4 December 2025

<> Function

function keyDown(Key)

Causes the specified key to go into the "down" (pressed) state. This simulates pressing and holding the key.

Function Parameters[edit]

Parameter Type Description
Key Integer or Virtual-Key Code The virtual key code of the key to press down (e.g., VK_F1, VK_SHIFT).

Examples[edit]

-- Simulate pressing and holding the left control key
keyDown(VK_LCONTROL)

-- Simulate pressing and holding the "A" key
keyDown(VK_A)

See also[edit]

Lua
Script Engine

Related Functions[edit]

getMousePos
setMousePos
isKeyPressed
keyDown
keyUp
doKeyPress
mouse_event
setGlobalKeyPollInterval
setGlobalDelayBetweenHotkeyActivation