BROWSER Write function

The BROWSER Write function in RPA.

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This article describes the RPA Browser functionality to write.

For a full list of available functions, please read BROWSER functions.


Description

The BROWSER Write function allows you to write.


Setting it up

To use the BROWSER Write function, follow these instructions:

{{popups:rpas/add:action=browser-write}}

Once on a process map:

  1. Navigate to the process where you would like to add the BROWSER Write 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 Write option
  5. Click "Add" once you are done

Input parameters

ParameterRequiredTypeDefaultDescription
Element selectorYesTextSelector to identify the input element.
Selector typeYesSelectXPathMethod to locate the element.
TextYesTextThe text to type into the element.
Clear firstNoBooleanOffClear the field before typing.
Ensure valueNoBooleanOffVerify the value was correctly entered.
Scroll into viewNoBooleanOffScroll to the element first.
Visible onlyNoBooleanOffOnly interact with visible elements.

Output variables

This action does not produce any output variables.


Errors

ErrorDescription
Element not foundThe input element could not be found.
TimeoutThe element did not appear within the timeout period.

Tips

  • Enable 'Clear first' when overwriting existing field values.
  • Use 'Ensure value' for critical fields to verify the text was entered correctly.

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