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Type Text

Types text into a web element with optional human-like typing simulation. Ideal for filling form fields, search boxes, and text inputs.

Common Properties​

  • Name - The custom name of the node.
  • Color - The custom color of the node.
  • Delay Before (sec) - Waits in seconds before executing the node.
  • Delay After (sec) - Waits in seconds after executing the node.
  • Continue On Error - Automation will continue regardless of any error. The default value is false.
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If Continue On Error property is true, no error is caught when the project is executed, even if the Catch node is used.

Input​

  • Browser ID - The browser session identifier from the Open Browser node.
  • Selector - The XPath or CSS selector to locate the input element.
  • Text - The text content to type into the element.

Options​

  • Selector Type - Type of selector used:

    • XPath - Use XPath expression (default)
    • CSS - Use CSS selector

  • Wait Timeout (sec) - Maximum time to wait for the element to appear. Default is 5 seconds.

  • Press Enter - Press the Enter key after typing the text. Useful for search boxes and forms. Default is false.

  • Clear Before Typing - Clear existing text in the field before typing new text. Default is false.

  • Simulate Human Typing - Type with random delays to mimic human behavior and avoid bot detection. Default is false.

  • Keys Per Minute - Typing speed when Simulate Human Typing is enabled. Default is 300 keys per minute.

Examples​

Browser ID: {{browser_id}}
Selector: //input[@name='q']
Text: web automation tutorial
Press Enter: true

Fill Form Field​

Browser ID: {{browser_id}}
Selector: input#email
Selector Type: CSS
Text: user@example.com
Clear Before Typing: true

Human-Like Typing for Bot Detection​

Browser ID: {{browser_id}}
Selector: //input[@id='username']
Text: myusername
Simulate Human Typing: true
Keys Per Minute: 250

Type Password​

Browser ID: {{browser_id}}
Selector: //input[@type='password']
Text: {{vault.password}}
Clear Before Typing: true

Type with Enter Key​

Browser ID: {{browser_id}}
Selector: //textarea[@name='message']
Text: Hello, this is my message
Press Enter: true

Tips​

  • Use Clear Before Typing to ensure no leftover text from previous runs
  • Enable Press Enter for search boxes to submit the query
  • Use Simulate Human Typing when websites detect automated behavior
  • Adjust Keys Per Minute to control typing speed (slower is more human-like)
  • Store sensitive data like passwords in the Vault and reference them with variables
  • For multi-line text, use \n for line breaks in the text

Common Errors​

  • "Browser ID cannot be empty" - Connect to an Open Browser node
  • "Selector cannot be empty" - Provide an XPath or CSS selector
  • "Text cannot be empty" - Provide text to type (use empty string "" if needed)
  • "Element not found within X seconds" - The element doesn't exist or takes longer to load. Verify selector and increase timeout
  • "Timeout cannot be empty" - Provide a timeout value