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Open a New Tab

Purpose​

The "Open a New Tab" action opens a new browser tab within the same window. This action is useful when you want to open a new webpage without navigating away from or closing the current one.

Scenarios​

Scenario 1​

Title​

Open a new tab in the same browser window

Sample test case: TEST-7973 Open a new tab in the same browser window

Scenario Overview​

Imagine a user is browsing a website and wants to open another page without leaving the current page. This scenario demonstrates how the "Open a New Tab" action can be used to achieve that.

Steps to Follow​

  1. Open the browser and navigate to https://www.google.co.uk/.
  2. Use the "Open a New Tab" action to open a new tab in the browser.
  3. Verify that a new tab has been opened in the same browser window.

Actions​

  • Open a new tab
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Expected Result:​

  • A new tab should open successfully in the same browser window.

Common Errors and Fixes:​

  • Error: The new tab fails to open.
    • Fix: Ensure the browser allows pop-ups and new tabs to open.

Test Cases​

Test Case for Scenario 1​

Objective​

Ensure the browser successfully opens a new tab upon executing the action.

Steps to Perform​

  1. Open the browser.
  2. Use the "Open a New Tab" action to create a new tab in the browser.
  3. Verify that a new tab has appeared in the browser.

Expected Outcome​

  • A new tab should open in the same browser window.

Additional Tips for this Action​

  • Ensure the browser settings allow new tabs to open automatically.
  • If the new tab does not open, try using a keyboard shortcut (Crtl + T on Windows/Linux or Cmd + T on macOS) as a workaround.

Error Handling for Open a New Tab​

Common Problems and Their Fixes​

  1. Problem: The new tab fails to open.
    Possible Cause: Browser settings may block pop-ups or prevent new tabs from opening.
    How to Fix:

    • Check and enable pop-ups or new tabs in the browser settings.
    • Try using a different browser to see if the issue persists.

  2. Problem: The new tab opens but does not remain in focus.
    Possible Cause: Some browsers may open a new tab in the background.
    How to Fix: After opening a new tab, use the "Switch to Tab" action to bring it into focus.

General Error Handling Tips​

  • Always ensure the browser is up to date to avoid potential compatibility issues.
  • If using Selenium, ensure the browser driver is compatible with the browser version.
  • Test the action across different browsers to ensure consistent behavior.