FAQs
Entering Non-Text Keys in Test Cases
Testing applications requires simulating non-text keys’ input on an everyday basis. This includes replicating actions like pressing backspace, enter, control, tab, arrow keys, and function keys. To accomplish this in Testsigma, you should follow the guide below and include the specified values for each key in your test cases.
Keys and Corresponding Values
Section titled “Keys and Corresponding Values”Use NLPs in your test cases to input non-text values. For example, utilise the NLP Press Test Data key and substitute the values for Test Data. Consult the table below for the mapping of keys to their corresponding values.
| Keyboard’s Key | Values |
|---|---|
| Arrow Key – Down | ARROW_DOWN |
| Arrow Key – Up | ARROW_UP |
| Arrow Key – Left | ARROW_LEFT |
| Arrow Key – Right | ARROW_RIGHT |
| Backspace | BACK_SPACE |
| Ctrl Key | CONTROL |
| Alt key | ALT |
| DELETE | DELETE |
| Enter Key | ENTER |
| Shift Key | SHIFT |
| Spacebar | SPACE |
| Tab Key | TAB |
| Equals Key | EQUALS |
| Esc Key | ESCAPE |
| Home Key | HOME |
| Insert Key | INSERT |
| PgUp Key | PAGE_UP |
| PgDn Key | PAGE_DOWN |
| Function Key F1 | F1 |
| Function Key F2 | F2 |
| Function Key F3 | F3 |
| Function Key F4 | F4 |
| Function Key F5 | F5 |
| Function Key F6 | F6 |
| Function Key F7 | F7 |
| Function Key F8 | F8 |
| Function Key F9 | F9 |
| Function Key F10 | F10 |
| Function Key F11 | F11 |
| Function Key F12 | F12 |