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type(selector, text[, options])

Warning

Use locator-based locator.type() instead.

Type the text in the first element found that matches the selector.

ParameterTypeDefaultDescription
selectorstring''A selector to search for an element. If there are multiple elements satisfying the selector, the first will be used.
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.strictbooleanfalseWhen true, the call requires selector to resolve to a single element. If given selector resolves to more than one element, the call throws an exception.
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 text has been typed.

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');
  await page.type('#text1', 'hello world!');
}