---
title: "sendIndirectPointerEvent"
description: "Allows testing framework to trigger an indirect pointer event (pointer event where coordinates do not map to the screen)."
type: "function"
lastmod: "2026-08-27"
---
## API Reference

### sendIndirectPointerEvent

> Source set: Android

```kotlin
override fun sendIndirectPointerEvent(indirectPointerEvent: IndirectPointerEvent): Boolean
```

Allows testing framework to trigger an indirect pointer event (pointer event where
coordinates do not map to the screen). Used for triggering events with Focus (e.g., swipe
goes to next focusable item, etc.).