https://faq.i3wm.org/questions/Frequently asked questions and answers about the i3 window managerenCopyright i3, 2012Tue, 29 Apr 2014 06:55:22 +0000https://faq.i3wm.org/question/3744/using-xdotool-to-send-a-keystroke-to-a-window-in-the-scratch-pad/Hello, I am trying to use the following command to send a `space` keystroke to a window in the scratchpad: `xdotool key --window $(xdotool search --classname rdio.com) space` But the keystoke is never sent to the window. If I assign this command to a key combination using `bindsym --release` it works if the scratchpad is in focus, but not if the window is hidden. How can I send a `space` keystroke to a window in the scratchpad? Thanks Tue, 29 Apr 2014 06:55:22 +0000https://faq.i3wm.org/question/3744/using-xdotool-to-send-a-keystroke-to-a-window-in-the-scratch-pad/