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Select Dropdown Value: SELECT

The Select Dropdown Value action is used to select a specified option from a dropdown (select) element identified by the provided locator. It works specifically on the HTML <select> element, allowing users to interact with drop-down lists in forms or applications.

Example: Let’s select a value from a Country dropdown menu on a registration form.

The HTML code for the dropdown might look like this:

Steps to configure:

1. Select Select Dropdown Value from the Action drop-down.
2. In the Screen Name field, select the screen where the drop-down is located (e.g., Registration Form).
3. In the Element Key field, select the drop-down element (e.g., Country).
4. In the Parameters section, provide the text or option you want to select (e.g., United States).
5. Click Save.

Note: While the steps for adding an action are identical in both views, the display of the steps changes:

Note: Ensure that the Screen Name and Element Key are pre-defined before using this action.

Expected Outcome on Execution: The Select Dropdown Value action will choose the specified option (e.g., United States) from the dropdown menu, as required by the automation process.