BROWSER Move the mouse pointer function

The BROWSER Move the mouse pointer function in RPA.

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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:

  1. Navigate to the process where you would like to add the BROWSER Move the mouse pointer function
  2. Click on the green button’s drop-down (right side of the green button labelled “Process”)
  3. On the menu that appears, click on the “+ Activity” item
  4. From here you can select the BROWSER Move the mouse pointer option
  5. Click "Add" once you are done

Input parameters

ParameterRequiredTypeDefaultDescription
Element selectorYesText-XPath, CSS, ID, or Name selector
Visible onlyNoSwitchOffOnly consider visible elements

Output variables

This action does not produce output variables.


Errors

ErrorDescription
Element not foundThe element could not be found
Browser not openNo browser session is active

Tips

  • Moves the mouse pointer over the element (hover)
  • Useful for triggering hover menus or tooltips

Related functions

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