Description

Sends a message that a previously pressed button (invoked through Mouse.press()) is released. Mouse.release() defaults to the left button.

Syntax

Mouse.release()
Mouse.release(button)

Parameters

button: which mouse button to press. Allowed data types: char.

MOUSE_LEFT (default)
MOUSE_RIGHT
MOUSE_MIDDLE

Returns

Nothing

Example Code

    #include <Mouse.h>

    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 left mouse button
      if (digitalRead(2) == HIGH) {
        Mouse.press();
      }
      //if the switch attached to pin 3 is closed, release the left mouse button
      if (digitalRead(3) == HIGH) {
        Mouse.release();
      }
    }

Notes and Warnings