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  ## ElementHandle.type() method
  
  Focuses the element, and then sends a `keydown`<!-- -->, `keypress`<!-- -->/`input`<!-- -->, and `keyup` event for each character in the text.
  
  To press a special key, like `Control` or `ArrowDown`<!-- -->, use [ElementHandle.press()](./puppeteer.elementhandle.press.md)<!-- -->.
  
  <b>Signature:</b>
  
  ```typescript
  type(text: string, options?: {
          delay: number;
      }): Promise<void>;
  ```
  
  ## Parameters
  
  |  Parameter | Type | Description |
  |  --- | --- | --- |
  |  text | string |  |
  |  options | { delay: number; } |  |
  
  <b>Returns:</b>
  
  Promise&lt;void&gt;
  
  ## Example 1
  
  
  ```js
  await elementHandle.type('Hello'); // Types instantly
  await elementHandle.type('World', {delay: 100}); // Types slower, like a user
  
  ```
  
  ## Example 2
  
  An example of typing into a text field and then submitting the form:
  
  ```js
  const elementHandle = await page.$('input');
  await elementHandle.type('some text');
  await elementHandle.press('Enter');
  
  ```
  
  