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This article describes the RPA Browser functionality to move the mouse pointer.
For a full list of available functions, please read BROWSER functions.
Description
The BROWSER Move the mouse pointer function allows you to move the mouse pointer.
Setting it up
To use the BROWSER Move the mouse pointer function, follow these instructions:
{{popups:rpas/add:action=browser-mouse-move}}
Once on a process map:
- Navigate to the process where you would like to add the BROWSER Move the mouse pointer function
- Click on the green button’s drop-down (right side of the green button labelled “Process”)
- On the menu that appears, click on the “+ Activity” item
- From here you can select the BROWSER Move the mouse pointer option
- Click "Add" once you are done
Input parameters
| Parameter | Required | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Element selector | Yes | Text | - | XPath, CSS, ID, or Name selector |
| Visible only | No | Switch | Off | Only consider visible elements |
Output variables
This action does not produce output variables.
Errors
| Error | Description |
|---|---|
| Element not found | The element could not be found |
| Browser not open | No browser session is active |
Tips
- Moves the mouse pointer over the element (hover)
- Useful for triggering hover menus or tooltips