Select Option

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Overview

The Select Option step allows you to select options from dropdown menus, select elements, and other option-based form controls. It supports selecting by visible text, value attribute, or index.

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Form Fields

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Form Configuration

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Locator Field

• Text input field for entering CSS selectors
• Supports element picker for visual selection
• Should target the <select> element or dropdown container

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Option Value Field

• Text input field for specifying which option to select
• Supports environment variables using {{VARIABLE_NAME}} syntax
• Can match by:
  • Visible text (what the user sees)
  • Value attribute of the option
  • Partial text matching

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Examples

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Select by Visible Text

• Locator: select[name='country']
• Option Value: United States

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Select by Value Attribute

• Locator: #size-selector
• Option Value: large

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Select with Environment Variable

• Locator: select[name='region']
• Option Value: {{USER_REGION}}

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Select from Custom Dropdown

• Locator: .custom-dropdown[data-testid='priority']
• Option Value: High Priority

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Best Practices

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Locator Selection

• Use specific, stable CSS selectors for the select element
• Prefer data-testid attributes for better test stability
• Ensure the locator targets the actual select element, not individual options

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Option Identification

• Use the visible text that users see when possible
• Use value attributes for programmatic consistency
• Avoid using option index numbers as they may change

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Dropdown Types

• For standard HTML <select> elements, target the select tag
• For custom dropdowns, target the container or trigger element
• Ensure the dropdown is in an open/expanded state if required

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Common Issues

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Element Not Found

• Verify the select element is visible and enabled
• Check that the locator correctly targets the select element
• Ensure any parent forms or containers are loaded

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Option Not Available

• Confirm the option text or value exists in the dropdown
• Check for dynamic loading of options
• Verify option text matches exactly (case-sensitive)

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Custom Dropdown Issues

• Some custom dropdowns require clicking to open before selection
• May need to use Click step first to open the dropdown
• Consider wait conditions for dynamically loaded options

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Timing Problems

• Add wait conditions for dropdowns that load options dynamically
• Ensure the select element is interactive before attempting selection
• Handle cases where options are populated by AJAX calls

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Related Steps

• Click - For opening custom dropdowns before selection
• Wait for Element - For waiting on dynamic options
• Fill - For text input fields vs. dropdowns