Navigate

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Navigate

The Navigate action controls browser navigation - going to URLs, moving back/forward through history, or refreshing the current page.

 

When to use this action:

Moving between pages in multi-step processes

Refreshing pages to get updated data (dashboards, stock prices)

Navigating through paginated results

Returning to previous pages after completing sub-tasks

Refreshing after form submission to see results

 

WA_Navigate

 

Browser Variable

Select which browser to navigate (from your Start Browser actions)

 

Navigation Controls

Choose one of four navigation options:

Open Page (go to a specific URL) - Enter the full URL in the URL field below. Example: https://www.example.com. The URL field is only active when this option is selected

Back (return to the previous page) - Goes back one page in browser history, like clicking the browser's Back button. No additional parameters needed.

Forward (move to the next page) - Goes forward one page in browser history, like clicking the browser's Forward button. Only works if you've previously gone back.

Refresh (reload the current page) - Reloads the current page, like pressing F5 or clicking the Refresh button. Useful after making changes or to get fresh data

 

 

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Click Download Link

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Set Form Field Value

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