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type(text, [options])

Warning

Use locator.type([options]) instead.

Type in the text into the input field.

ParameterTypeDefaultDescription
textstring''A text to type into a focused element.
optionsobjectnull
options.delaynumber0Milliseconds to wait between key presses. Defaults to 0.
options.noWaitAfterbooleanfalseIf set to true and a navigation occurs from performing this action, it will not wait for it to complete.
options.timeoutnumber30000Maximum time in milliseconds. Pass 0 to disable the timeout. Default is overridden by the setDefaultTimeout option on BrowserContext or Page.

Returns

TypeDescription
Promise<void>A Promise that fulfills when the type action is finished.

Example

JavaScript
import { browser } from 'k6/browser';

export const options = {
  scenarios: {
    browser: {
      executor: 'shared-iterations',
      options: {
        browser: {
          type: 'chromium',
        },
      },
    },
  },
};

export default async function () {
  const page = await browser.newPage();
  await page.goto('https://test.k6.io/browser.php');

  const text = await page.$('#text1');
  await text.type('hello world!');

  await page.close();
}