[Home](./index.md) > [client](./client.md) > [HytopiaUI](./client.hytopiaui.md) > [pressInput](./client.hytopiaui.pressinput.md) ## HytopiaUI.pressInput() method Simulates player input programmatically. Useful for creating custom UI controls that trigger game actions, such as for mobile UI buttons. **Signature:** ```typescript pressInput(input: string, pressed: boolean): void; ``` ## Parameters

Parameter	Type	Description
input	string	Input name (e.g., 'forward', 'backward', 'left', 'right', 'jump', 'sprint')
pressed	boolean	`true` to press and hold the input, `false` to release it

**Returns:** void