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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:
- Navigate to the process where you would like to add the BROWSER Write 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 Write option
- Click "Add" once you are done
Input parameters
| Parameter | Required | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Element selector | Yes | Text | – | Selector to identify the input element. |
| Selector type | Yes | Select | XPath | Method to locate the element. |
| Text | Yes | Text | – | The text to type into the element. |
| Clear first | No | Boolean | Off | Clear the field before typing. |
| Ensure value | No | Boolean | Off | Verify the value was correctly entered. |
| Scroll into view | No | Boolean | Off | Scroll to the element first. |
| Visible only | No | Boolean | Off | Only interact with visible elements. |
Output variables
This action does not produce any output variables.
Errors
| Error | Description |
|---|---|
| Element not found | The input element could not be found. |
| Timeout | The 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.