Python code to automate desktop activities in windows

Question

I want to automate desktop activities in Windows environment using Python. How it can be done? Some examples will also be helpful.

By desktop activities, I mean acti

Answer 1

You can use PyAutoGUI which provide a cross-platform Python way to perform GUI automation.

Mouse Control

Here is a simple code to move the mouse to the middle of the screen:

import pyautogui
screenWidth, screenHeight = pyautogui.size()
pyautogui.moveTo(screenWidth / 2, screenHeight / 2)

Related question: Controlling mouse with Python.

Keyboard Control

Example:

pyautogui.typewrite('Hello world!')                 # prints out "Hello world!" instantly
pyautogui.typewrite('Hello world!', interval=0.25)  # prints out "Hello world!" with a quarter second delay after each character

Message Box Functions

It provides JavaScript-style message boxes.

And other.

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For other suggestions, check: Python GUI automation library for simulating user interaction in apps.