Record modes

When recording a test, there are two main types of steps that can be recorded: actions and checks (sometimes called assertions).

You can toggle which type of step you want to be recorded when you interact with your application using the record mode selector.

Actions

By default, the recorder is set to record Actions. An action represents something you want to be performed in your test, such as hovering over an element, clicking a button, or typing text. These normally make up the bulk of your test.

Checks

A robust test should include several checks — verifications that certain conditions are met such as confirming that an element is present on the page.

When you switch to recording Checks, the browser becomes non-interactive and instead will create a check for any element you click on.

Off

When the record mode is set to Off, the recorder does not capture any actions. Interacting with your application in this mode won't record any steps and could cause your application's state to become out of sync with your test. Use this mode with caution.