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Find the Position of an HTML Element in Scenario Editor

Use element position checks only when a Scenario Editor test truly needs layout validation or coordinate-aware behavior. Prefer stable accessors, labels, and assertions before relying on screen coordinates, because positions can change by browser, device, zoom, responsive layout, or application state.

When position matters

  • Verifying that an element is visible inside a viewport or container.
  • Checking scroll behavior, drag targets, or visual placement.
  • Troubleshooting why a click or gesture hits the wrong area.
  • Comparing responsive layouts across browsers or screen sizes.

Validation checklist

  1. Confirm the element is present, visible, and not covered by another element.
  2. Record browser, viewport, zoom, device scale, and Test Node details.
  3. Use waits so layout has stabilized before reading position.
  4. Avoid hard-coded coordinates unless there is no stable semantic locator.

Last updated: October 6, 2026

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