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# Click Element Node

> Click a visible button, link, icon, or other element described in natural language.

# 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.

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### Click Type Options

| Click type  | Description                                                      | Default |
| ----------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------- | ------- |
| Left-click  | Standard click for buttons, links, forms, and most page actions. | Yes     |
| Right-click | Opens a context menu or triggers a website's right-click action. | No      |

## 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.

Use **Right-click** when the required action is exposed through a context menu or right-click event.

## 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:

```text theme={null}
The Search button to the right of the search field
```

```text theme={null}
The blue Continue button at the bottom of the form
```

### 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

| Rule                        | Description                                                           |
| --------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Target must be available    | The target element must be present and visible when the node runs.    |
| One click per node          | Add another Click Element node for each additional click.             |
| Describe the target clearly | Use visible text and distinguishing details instead of a vague label. |
| Click type is explicit      | Select the click type that matches the website interaction.           |

### 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

1. **What does Click Element do?**\
   It clicks the visible element that matches the natural-language description.

2. **How many clicks does one node perform?**\
   One click per node.

3. **When should Right-click be used?**\
   When the website exposes the required action through a context menu or right-click event.

4. **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](https://discord.com/invite/UpnCKd7GaU).
* Email [support@browseract.com](mailto:support@browseract.com).