> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.gpmautomate.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.gpmautomate.com/automate-en/action-guide/phone-action/text-type.md).
# Type text
Type a text string into a specified input field using XPath.
Type text is the action of entering (typing) a text string into an input field identified by XPath, simulating the typing of each character with a random delay to mimic human behavior.
🎥 Watch the tutorial video: [Here](https://youtu.be/WhRCpYVeagA).
#### Explanation of configuration parameters:
* XPath: The XPath of the input field to type into, for example `//node[@resource-id="com.android.chrome:id/url_bar"]`. See how to get XPath in [XPath & coordinates identification guide](/automate-en/action-guide/phone-action/xpath-and-coordinates-guide.md).
* Text: The content of the text to be typed, for example `tinhte.vn`.
* Min delay (ms): The minimum delay between characters (milliseconds), for example `50`.
* Max delay (ms): The maximum delay between characters (milliseconds), for example `200`. Each character will wait for a random interval between min and max.
---
# Agent Instructions
This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com.
## Querying This Documentation
If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question.
Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter:
```
GET https://docs.gpmautomate.com/automate-en/action-guide/phone-action/text-type.md?ask=&goal=
```
`ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
`goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal.
The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.
Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.
