Switch Tab

The Switch Tab action switches between two or more Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge (Chromium based) browser window tabs.

Tip: We recommend setting the zoom to 100% for Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge when using this action.

Note:  You must install the latest version of the Nintex RPA Chrome Extension to use this action. See Nintex RPA Chrome Extension for instructions on how to install the extension.

Using the Switch Tab action, you can:

  • Switch between tabs in your browser.
  • Switch to the exact tab that you specify (using number of the tab) in your browser window.

Some examples of target applications for the Switch Tab action using the Target Selector Allows you to choose the target element the botflow interacts with, such as a button, text field, or check box. are:

  • Automate switching tabs in a browser window to save time.

Add a Switch Tab action to a botflow

This example provides the steps necessary to add a Switch Tab action to a botflow.

To add a Switch Tab action to a botflow:

  1. Drag the Target Selector from the Build Pane Area to add new actions and edit existing actions. The Build Pane displays after you select a targeted element in a Windows application. The center of the Build Pane is referred to as the Task Editor Pane. and drop it onto the title bar of a Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge browser window to display the Target Preview.
  2. The actions list displays.
  3. Select Switch Tab from the Browser actions list.
  4. The Action Builder window for Switch Tab displays.

  5. Set the Switch Tab action setting.
  6. Select an option from the Tab drop-down list to specify the tab that you want to switch to.

  7. If needed, adjust the Rule settings to modify how Nintex Bot finds the application target.
  8. If needed, adjust the Run error task settings and timing settings to fine tune how the action runs.
  9. Optionally, view the action Details settings.
  10. If needed, adjust the Run Switch setting to create the action without running it.
  11. Optionally, add an action note.
  12. Click OK to add the Switch Tab action to the botflow.

Switch Tab action field and button descriptions