Click Element
Use Click Element to click a visible element on the current page. Describe the target in natural language; no selector or code is required.What Is the Click Element Node?
The node identifies and clicks the element that matches your description. It can be used with buttons, links, icons, checkboxes, radio buttons, and other interactive elements.
Click Type Options
When Should You Use It?
Use Left-click to:- Submit a form or start a search.
- Open a menu, link, or another page.
- Select a checkbox, radio button, or visible option.
- Load more results or move to the next step.
How to Set Up a Click Element Node
1. Insert the Node
Select the+ below a node, then choose Click Element from the Node Action Library.
2. Describe the Target Element
Describe the element using its visible text, type, location, or other distinguishing details. Examples:3. Select the Click Type
Choose Left-click for a standard interaction or Right-click for a context-menu action.4. Handle Errors
Configure the failure behavior when the target cannot be found or clicked.5. Connect Other Nodes
Place the node after the page-opening or navigation step. Add a Wait, extraction, or another interaction node after it as required by the page.Key Rules and Best Practices
Rules
Best Practices
- Include the element type, such as button, link, icon, or checkbox.
- Include visible text and location when similar elements appear more than once.
- Use Scroll to Element when the target is farther down the page.
- Use Wait when the click loads new content or navigates to another page.
- Test the workflow to confirm that the intended element is clicked.
Quick Review
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What does Click Element do?
It clicks the visible element that matches the natural-language description. -
How many clicks does one node perform?
One click per node. -
When should Right-click be used?
When the website exposes the required action through a context menu or right-click event. -
What makes a good target description?
Visible text, element type, location, and other distinguishing details.
Next Steps
Combine Click Element with Wait, Scroll to Element, Input Text, or data extraction nodes to continue the workflow after the click.Need Help?
- Join the BrowserAct Discord community.
- Email support@browseract.com.