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Deselect Element by Index

Purpose​

This action uses the Select class in Selenium WebDriver to deselect an option in a dropdown list by its index. It is designed to work with HTML <SELECT> elements that allow multiple selections (multiple="multiple").

Scenarios​

Scenario 1​

Title:​

Deselect a specific option in a multi-select dropdown by its index
Test case link: TEST-8021 Deselect Element by Index

Scenario Overview:​

A user needs to deselect a specific option in a dropdown based on its index. This scenario demonstrates how to use the "Deselect Element by Index" action to remove the selection from the desired option.

Steps to Follow:​

  1. Open a webpage that contains a multi-select dropdown.
  2. Identify the dropdown element using attributes such as id or class.
  3. Use the "Deselect Element by Index" action with the specified index of the option to be deselected.
  4. Verify that the option at the specified index is successfully deselected.

Actions:​

  • Input parameters:
    • Element parameter: Provide the dropdown's attribute (e.g., id = multi-select-dropdown).
    • Selenium action: deselect by index = 2.

Expected Result:​

  • The dropdown deselects the option at index 2.

Common Errors and Fixes:​

  • Error: The dropdown does not allow multiple selections.
    • Fix: Ensure the <SELECT> element has the multiple="multiple" attribute.

Scenario 2​

Title:​

Attempt to deselect an option in a single-select dropdown
Test case link: TEST-8021 Deselect Single-Select Dropdown

Scenario Overview:​

A user attempts to deselect an option in a dropdown that does not support multiple selections. This scenario demonstrates the behavior when the dropdown does not support multiple selections.

Steps to Follow:​

  1. Open a webpage that contains a single-select dropdown.
  2. Identify the dropdown using attributes such as id or class.
  3. Use the "Deselect Element by Index" action with the index of the option to deselect.
  4. Verify that an appropriate error message is displayed.

Actions:​

  • Input parameters:
    • Element parameter: Provide the dropdown's attribute (e.g., id = single-select-dropdown).
    • Selenium action: deselect by index = 1.

Expected Result:​

  • The action throws a NotImplementedError, indicating that the dropdown does not support multiple selections.

Common Errors and Fixes:​

  • Error: The action fails with a NotImplementedError.
    • Fix: Use the action only on <SELECT> elements with the multiple="multiple" attribute.

Test Cases​

Test Case for Scenario 1​

Objective:​

Ensure that an option in a multi-select dropdown is successfully deselected by its index.

Steps to Perform:​

  1. Open a browser and navigate to a webpage containing a multi-select dropdown.
  2. Use the action with inputs:
    • Element parameter: id = multi-select-dropdown.
    • Selenium action: deselect by index = 3.
  3. Verify that the option at index 3 has been deselected.

Expected Outcome:​

  • The option at index 3 has been deselected in the dropdown.

Test Case for Scenario 2​

Objective:​

Ensure that an appropriate error is thrown when attempting to use the action on a single-select dropdown.

Steps to Perform:​

  1. Open a browser and navigate to a webpage containing a single-select dropdown.
  2. Use the action with inputs:
    • Element parameter: id = single-select-dropdown.
    • Selenium action: deselect by index = 1.
  3. Verify that a NotImplementedError is thrown.

Expected Outcome:​

  • The action fails with a NotImplementedError, indicating that the dropdown does not support multiple selections.

Additional Tips for this Action​

  • Ensure that the dropdown element supports multiple selections by checking for the multiple="multiple" attribute.
  • Use unique identifiers, such as id or class, to accurately locate the dropdown element.
  • Test the action across different browsers to ensure consistent behavior.

Error Handling for Deselect Element by Index​

Common Problems and Their Fixes​

  1. Problem: The dropdown does not support multiple selections.
    Possible Cause: The <SELECT> element does not include the multiple="multiple" attribute.
    How to Fix: Use the action only on dropdowns that support multiple selections.

  2. Problem: The element is not found.
    Possible Cause: The attribute is incorrect, or the element is not visible.
    How to Fix: Verify the element's properties and ensure it is visible on the page.

  3. Problem: The action fails unexpectedly.
    Possible Cause: The issue may be caused by browser compatibility problems or dynamic changes in the webpage.
    How to Fix: Test the action in different browsers and ensure that the dropdown's state is stable.