Using the type action

• What can the type action do?

• Using the type action

• Using the type action on a search bar

The type action allows you to enter characters on a webpage. You can use it to search, filter, fill out forms, and more.

Pro tip: Sometimes you can skip adding actions altogether by using a parameterized URL. Learn more about choosing the best URL here.

Step 1:

Open the Actions panel and select Add Action.

Step 2:

Step 3:

Using the selector tool, click on the input box in the preview. If you can't select the element or if it failed to apply, try using an ID, Class, or XPath. See the actions article for steps on how to use the selector tool or find the identifier of an element.

Step 4:

Type in the word or phrase in the input field of the Type action.

Absolutely! Following the steps above will get you most of the way there, but in most cases you will need to add a Click action to select "Search" or the first option that pops up.

• Using action tools