type

testdriver/type.yaml

version: 6.0.0
steps:
  - prompt: enter standard_user within the username field
    commands:
      - command: focus-application
        name: Google Chrome
      - command: hover-text
        text: Username
        description: input field for username
        action: click
      - command: type
        text: standard_user
  - prompt: assert that standard_user shows in the username field
    commands:
      - command: assert
        expect: the username field contains "standard_user"
  - prompt: click on sign in
    commands:
      - command: hover-text
        text: Sign in
        description: black button below the password field
        action: click
  - prompt: assert that "please fill out this field" shows in the password field
    commands:
      - command: assert
        expect: Please fill out this field is visible near the password field

Description

The type command is used to simulate typing a string using keyboard emulation. This is useful for entering text into input fields or performing text-based interactions.

Arguments

Argument	Type	Description
`text`	`string`	The text string to type.

Example usage

command: type
text: Hello World

Protips

Use this command to input text into fields, such as search bars or forms.
Ensure the target application or input field is in focus before using the type command to avoid unexpected behavior.
It can also be used to insert values from variables, refer our variable’s guide for more information.

Gotchas

If the input field isn’t active or in focus, the text may not be typed correctly.
Special characters in the text string may require additional handling depending on the application.

The type command is ideal for automating text input in tests.

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