Description

Sends a momentary click to the computer at the location of the cursor. This is the same as pressing and immediately releasing the mouse button.

Mouse.click() defaults to the left mouse button.

Syntax

  • Mouse.click()
  • Mouse.click(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() {
      pinMode(2, INPUT);
      //initiate the Mouse library
      Mouse.begin();
    }

    void loop() {
      //if the button is pressed, send a left mouse click
      if (digitalRead(2) == HIGH) {
        Mouse.click();
      }
    }

Notes and Warnings

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

See also