# editor.type

> Talos next · Since next

Type text a character at a time, through the keyboard's boundary.

"into" clicks the field and selects its text first, so it replaces rather than appends.

| | |
|---|---|
| Title | Type |
| Mode | `editor` |
| Token cost | about 106 tokens (listed only when its toolset is enabled) |
| Toolset | `editor` |

## Arguments

| Argument | Type | Required | Default | Allowed values | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| `into` | `string` | no |  |  | A control to click and select all in first |
| `text` | `string` | yes |  |  |  |

## Example

An MCP `tools/call` with the required arguments (placeholders in angle brackets).

```json
{
  "name": "editor.type",
  "arguments": {
    "text": "<text>"
  }
}
```