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## Mouse.press()

#### Description

Sends a button press to a connected computer. A press is the equivalent of clicking and continuously holding the mouse button. A press is cancelled with Mouse.release().

Before using Mouse.press(), you need to start communication with Mouse.begin().

Mouse.press() defaults to a left button press.

WARNING: When you use the Mouse.press() command, the Arduino takes over your mouse! Make sure you have control before you use the command. A pushbutton to toggle the mouse control state is effective.

#### Syntax

Mouse.press();
Mouse.press(button)

#### Parameters

button: which mouse button to press - char

- MOUSE_LEFT (default)
- MOUSE_RIGHT
- MOUSE_MIDDLE

#### Returns

nothing

#### Example

void setup(){
//The switch that will initiate the Mouse press
pinMode(2,INPUT);
//The switch that will terminate the Mouse press
pinMode(3,INPUT);
//initiate the Mouse library
Mouse.begin();
}
void loop(){
//if the switch attached to pin 2 is closed, press and hold the right mouse button
if(digitalRead(2) == HIGH){
Mouse.press();
}
//if the switch attached to pin 3 is closed, release the right mouse button
if(digitalRead(3) == HIGH){
Mouse.release();
}
}
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#### See also

- Mouse.begin()
- Mouse.click()
- Mouse.end()
- Mouse.move()
- Mouse.release()
- Mouse.isPressed()

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