Edge configuration in Selenium Python

Introduction

We use Edge configuration to set up Microsoft Edge browser for automated tests. It helps control browser settings before running tests.

When you want to run automated tests on Microsoft Edge browser.

When you need to customize browser options like headless mode or window size.

When you want to add browser extensions or disable pop-ups during tests.

When you want to run tests on Edge with specific user profiles or preferences.

Syntax

Selenium Python

from selenium import webdriver
from selenium.webdriver.edge.service import Service
from selenium.webdriver.edge.options import Options

options = Options()
# Set options like options.add_argument('--headless')
service = Service(executable_path='path_to_edge_driver')
driver = webdriver.Edge(service=service, options=options)

Use Options() to customize Edge browser settings.

Use Service() to specify the Edge driver executable path.

Examples

This example runs Edge in headless mode (no browser window shown).

Selenium Python

from selenium import webdriver
from selenium.webdriver.edge.options import Options

options = Options()
options.add_argument('--headless')
driver = webdriver.Edge(options=options)

This example sets the path to the Edge driver executable.

Selenium Python

from selenium import webdriver
from selenium.webdriver.edge.service import Service

service = Service(executable_path='C:/drivers/msedgedriver.exe')
driver = webdriver.Edge(service=service)

This example starts Edge browser maximized.

Selenium Python

from selenium import webdriver
from selenium.webdriver.edge.options import Options

options = Options()
options.add_argument('--start-maximized')
driver = webdriver.Edge(options=options)

Sample Program

This script opens Microsoft Edge in headless mode, navigates to example.com, prints the page title, then closes the browser.

Selenium Python

from selenium import webdriver
from selenium.webdriver.edge.service import Service
from selenium.webdriver.edge.options import Options
import time

options = Options()
options.add_argument('--headless')  # Run Edge without opening window
service = Service(executable_path='msedgedriver')  # Adjust path if needed

driver = webdriver.Edge(service=service, options=options)

driver.get('https://example.com')
print('Title:', driver.title)

time.sleep(1)  # Wait a moment

driver.quit()

Important Notes

Make sure the Edge WebDriver version matches your installed Edge browser version.

Use absolute path for the Edge driver executable to avoid errors.

Headless mode is useful for running tests on servers without a display.

Summary

Edge configuration lets you control Microsoft Edge browser settings for tests.

Use Options() to add arguments like headless or window size.

Use Service() to specify the Edge driver location.