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--- action:Type_Modifiers [2015/07/06 06:10] – created mirazjordan
+++ action:Type_Modifiers [2017/06/30 17:12] (current) – JMichaelTX
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 Use the gear icon at right of the action to select the specific typing action:
-  *Press and Release
-  *Press and Hold
-  *Release
+* Press and Release
+* Press and Hold
+* Release
+Notes:
+* Keys that are pressed stay pressed only as long as the macro continues to run.
+* If a [[action:Insert_Text_by_Typing|Insert Text by Typing]] Action follows a _Press and Hold_ of a modifier key, the text is typed without the modifier key.  For more information, see [[https://forum.keyboardmaestro.com/t/macro-select-or-show-a-menu-item-key-pressed/703/18?u=jmichaeltx | this Forum post]].
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+**Keywords:** Press and Hold, Modifier, Key, Press Key