Handling Checkboxes, Radio Buttons & Date Pickers
Handling Checkboxes
Checkboxes are toggled using the standard click method, but it's important to first check their current state using is_selected() to avoid accidentally unchecking a box that's already checked.
Handling Radio Buttons
Radio buttons work similarly to checkboxes but only allow one selection within a group. Selenium locates the specific radio input by its value or associated label and clicks it directly.
Automating Date Pickers
Date pickers vary widely in implementation - some are simple text inputs, while others are interactive calendar widgets. Handling them usually requires either typing a formatted date directly or clicking through calendar day elements.
- For text-input date pickers, send_keys() with the expected date format usually works
- For calendar-widget pickers, locate and click the specific day element after opening the calendar
- Always verify the selected date reflects correctly in the field afterward
Verifying State Changes
| Method | Purpose |
|---|---|
| is_selected() | Checks whether a checkbox or radio button is currently selected |
| is_enabled() | Checks whether an element can currently be interacted with |
| is_displayed() | Checks whether an element is currently visible on the page |
Form controls aren't the only tricky interactions - automating file uploads and downloads brings its own unique challenges.
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