Typing text (sendKeys) in Selenium Java - Cheat Sheet & Quick Revision

Recall & Review

beginner

What does the sendKeys() method do in Selenium?

The sendKeys() method types text into an input field or element on a web page, simulating keyboard input.

beginner

How do you locate a text input field before using sendKeys()?

You use a locator like By.id, By.name, or By.cssSelector to find the input element, then call sendKeys() on it.

beginner

Example: Write a Java Selenium code snippet to type "hello" into an input with id "username".

WebElement input = driver.findElement(By.id("username")); input.sendKeys("hello");

intermediate

Can sendKeys() be used to send special keys like ENTER or TAB?

Yes, by using the Keys enum, e.g., sendKeys(Keys.ENTER) to simulate pressing the Enter key.

intermediate

Why is it important to clear an input field before using sendKeys()?

Because sendKeys() appends text. Clearing ensures the field is empty before typing new text to avoid unwanted input.

What does sendKeys() do in Selenium?

A Types text into a web element

B Clicks a button

C Finds an element by ID

D Waits for a page to load

sendKeys() types text or keys into an input or element.

Which locator is commonly used before sendKeys()?

A By.title

B By.id

C By.alert

D By.cookie

You locate the element first, often by By.id, before typing.

How do you send the ENTER key using sendKeys()?

A sendKeys("\n")

B sendKeys("ENTER")

C sendKeys(Enter)

D sendKeys(Keys.ENTER)

Special keys use the Keys enum, like Keys.ENTER.

What happens if you call sendKeys() without clearing the input first?

A It appends the text

B It deletes the element

C It replaces the text

D It throws an error

sendKeys() appends text; clearing is needed to avoid extra text.

Which of these is a valid way to clear an input before typing?

A input.remove()

B input.delete()

C input.clear()

D input.reset()

clear() empties the input field before typing.

Explain how to use sendKeys() to type text into a web input field in Selenium Java.

Think about finding the element and then typing.

Describe how to send special keys like ENTER using sendKeys().

Special keys are not strings but constants.