k6/browser locator.pressSequentially() types with keyboard events

Introduced 2026-01-05 · score 0.98

HOW TO USE IT

When testing input behavior that responds to individual keystrokes, use `locator.pressSequentially()` to type characters and fire keyboard events. Set `delay` in milliseconds to test handlers that depend on time between keystrokes.

import { browser } from 'k6/browser';

export const options = {
  scenarios: {
    browser: {
      executor: 'shared-iterations',
      options: { browser: { type: 'chromium' } },
    },
  },
};

export default async function () {
  const page = await browser.newPage();
  try {
    await page.goto('<URL>');
    await page.locator('<input selector>').pressSequentially('<text>', { delay: 100 });
  } finally {
    await page.close();
  }
}

WHY THIS HELPS

Test a browser input that reacts to each keystroke, such as autocomplete or per-character validation.

BEFORE THIS CHANGE

Use `locator.type()` for gradual typing without keyboard events, or `locator.fill()` for simple form filling.

REQUIREMENTS AND LIMITATIONS

Version: v1.5.0
text (required): String to type into the focused element character by character.
options.delay: Milliseconds to wait between key presses; defaults to 0.
options.noWaitAfter: If true, do not wait for navigation caused by the action to complete; defaults to false.
options.timeout: Maximum time in milliseconds; defaults to 30000, or the BrowserContext/Page default timeout. Use 0 to disable.
A configurable delay between keystrokes is supported.
Docs conflict: The latest documentation shows k6 v2.3.x, newer than the card's v1.5.0; version-specific differences were not established.

FIRST-PARTY EVIDENCE

Check the installed version and the source before using it. Entry JSON

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