Type Into Web Element Step
The Type Into Web Element step puts text into a specific field on a web page. Use this step to automatically fill out web forms or search bars.
How to Use Type Into Web Element
This step types text into a web element.
Step 1: Add the Step to Your Process
- Drag and drop the "Type Into Web Element" step into your process flow.
- Give the step a custom name in the Step Name field (optional). This helps label the step in the editor.
Step 2: Set Up Input Parameters
Set up these parameters to tell the step where to type and what text to use.
Parameters Explained
Step Name (Optional)
- A custom name for the process step. This name shows up in the editor.
Selector Type (Required)
- Tells the system how to find the web element.
- Options: Class Name, CSS Selector, Name, Id, Link Text, Partial Link Text, Tag Name, XPath.
- Example: If you want to type into a field with
id="username", pick "Id".
Selector Value (Required)
- The specific value for the selector type you chose.
- You can use an existing variable or type a direct value.
- Example: If you picked "Id" for Selector Type, the Selector Value would be
username.
Select variable (Optional)
- A button to pick an existing variable from a list.
Text to input (Required)
- The text you want to type into the web element.
- You can use variables here.
- Example:
John Doeor{{userNameVariable}}
Driver Reference (Required)
- The existing variable that holds the reference to your web browser.
Wait for Element until timeout [ms] (Required)
- The longest time (in milliseconds) the robot will wait for the web element to show up before stopping.
- Example:
5000(for 5 seconds)
Clear Before Input (Required)
- Decides if the text already in the web element is erased before new text is typed.
- T: Erases existing text.
- F: Keeps existing text (this is the default).
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