pyautogui.write() does not work correctly in Microsoft Teams.

[g-abilio]

While trying to automate a task that involved writing a text inside a Microsoft Teams chat, the function pyautogui.write() did not worked correctly. The method call was the following:

pyautogui.write("testing automation") 

and the result was the message "tsting au" being written in the console of the Teams chat. To solve this problem, I defined the following function (inspired in the function proposed at issue #259):

def workaround_write(text):
    pyperclip.copy(text)
    gui.hotkey("command", "v", interval = 0.1)
    pyperclip.copy('')

which solved the problem, that is, calling workaround_write() instead of pyautogui.write().

All the code was done in a macOS Monterey 12.5.1.

[wiktorlaskowski]

If pyautogui.write() is not working in Microsoft Teams, it could be due to how Microsoft Teams handles keyboard input. Teams may not recognize or process synthetic keystrokes sent by PyAutoGUI due to security restrictions or how its input fields are programmed.

Possible Solutions:
Ensure Teams is the Active Window:

Use pyautogui.getWindowsWithTitle("Microsoft Teams") (or a similar function) to ensure Teams is the active window before sending input.
Use pyautogui.click() to click into the text input box where you want to type.
Increase Delay Between Keystrokes:

Teams might need more time to process each keystroke. Increase the delay by setting the interval parameter in pyautogui.write():
python
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pyautogui.write('Your message', interval=0.1)
Use Clipboard as a Workaround:

Copy the text to the clipboard and paste it into the Teams input field using ctrl + v:
python
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import pyautogui
import pyperclip

text = "Your message"
pyperclip.copy(text)
pyautogui.hotkey('ctrl', 'v')
Run the Script with Elevated Privileges:

Running the Python script as an administrator can help bypass certain restrictions.
Check Teams Input Mode:

Ensure the input box in Teams is active and supports keyboard input. Some UI elements in Teams might not respond well to automated inputs.
Use Alternative Libraries:

Consider using libraries like keyboard (for simulating keyboard events) or pynput, which might work better with Microsoft Teams.
Simulate Mouse and Keyboard Input:

Click into the input box before typing to ensure it has focus:
python
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pyautogui.click(x, y) # Replace x and y with the coordinates of the input box
pyautogui.write('Your message')
Update or Reinstall Microsoft Teams:

Ensure your Teams application is updated to the latest version to avoid compatibility issues.
Test in a Different Environment:

Test pyautogui.write() in a different text field or application to ensure the issue is specific to Teams.
Debugging Tips:
Use print(pyautogui.position()) to get the correct coordinates for the input field.
Add logging to confirm that pyautogui.write() is being executed.
Use Teams' web version in a browser, as it might handle synthetic keystrokes differently.

[wiktorlaskowski]

Hope it helped! 😉

[f1refa11]

@wiktorlaskowski don't use AI for "resolving" other people's issues, they can do it themselves.
Moreover, all this "advice" from AI are absolutely incorrect.

[thekingofravens]

This guy is a troll, look at #904