Input
Keyboard-String Input

The Keyboard-String Input device is for use when you want the participant to type words or a sentence.  SuperLab records the reaction time of the first key pressed.  For USB keyboards, the timing resolution is generally about 10-14 milliseconds.  On Windows, if using a PS2 keyboard, the timing resolution is about 16-36 milliseconds.  If the participant needs to respond with single keystrokes, use Keyboard-Single Keys instead.

You can create as many responses as needed, where a response consists of a word or sentence of any length:
 


 

Controlling the Edit Field

SuperLab provides an edit field where the participant can type a response and edit it.  You can specify the dimensions and position of the edit field.  You can also control other options:
 


 

SuperLab provides additional options for determining when the participant has finished entering his or her response:
 


 

An additional way to have the participant terminate a response is by pressing the Enter/Return key if that option is selected.

Additional Options

The following additional options are available:


 

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