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sourceDocument: Brazil Workflow Data Fabric
sourceDocumentLink: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/integrate-applications

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ft:publication_title :

    - Brazil Workflow Data Fabric

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# Use the ActionSet SendKeys action

# Use the ActionSet SendKeys action {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Brazil  
Updated September 10, 2026  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read  
Set text or perform keyboard shortcuts on fields and elements on the desktop, Windows applications, and web pages on the Internet Explorer browser using
the ActionSet Send Keys action in RPA Desktop Design Studio.

## Before you begin

Role required: none

## About this task

Configure the properties for the ActionSet SendKeys action. For more information
about these properties, see [ActionSet Send Keys properties](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/2nNGitVWey0n1Ztk_CoZpg#actionset-actions-properties__actionset-sendkeys).

## Procedure

1. Right-click the anchor.  
   To know about the anchor, see [Anchor](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/Npw6IdjUxi9lX~86jO35gQ "An anchor is a unique identifier which is identified on the screen. It helps specify the target area for a simulated user interaction by defining a static area from which actions can be defined at a relative distance. The position of actions is calculated based on the anchor and the actions are performed relative to it.").
2. Click Send Keys.
3. Drag and place the Green plus icon (![Green plus icon.]()) on the location in the captured image where the component will perform an action.
4. Close the ACTIONSET SETTINGS window.
5. **Optional:** Connect the data port of the ActionSet Send Keys component to the corresponding ports of the other components as described in the following table.  
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   | Port type | Port name | Data type | Purpose of connection | Mandatory? | Notes |
   |-|-|-|-|-|-|
   | Data In | SendKeys | String | Takes the string or keyboard shortcuts. | No. Connecting the port is optional. |   |
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6. **Optional:** To test the component, under the DESIGN tab, click Run.