How to scroll a webpage using selenium webdriver in Python without using javascript method execute_script()

Question

I am trying to scroll a web page by using mouse and scroll bar. I am exploring any other option than

"driver.execute_script("window.scrollBy(0, 5000'))"

I did try options like chrome actions, however nothing seems to be working. Would need some guidance if anyone has any idea how to solve this.

Answer 1

If your usecase is to scroll() the window containing the DOM document, there is no better way other then using the either of the following Window Methods:

• Window.scrollBy()
• Window.scrollTo()

If your usecase is to scroll() an Element there is no better way other then using the Element Method:

• Element.scrollIntoView()

You can find a detailed discussion in What is the difference between the different scroll options?

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However, if you want to avoid the execute_script() to interact with a WebElement you have two (2) other options available as follows:

• Using move_to_element() from selenium.webdriver.common.action_chains. This method will automatically scroll the element within the Viewport.

  • Example code:

    menu = driver.find_element_by_css_selector(".nav")
    hidden_submenu = driver.find_element_by_css_selector(".nav #submenu1")
    ActionChains(driver).move_to_element(menu).click(hidden_submenu).perform()
    

• Using element_to_be_clickable() from selenium.webdriver.support.expected_conditions. This expected_conditions when used in conjunction with selenium.webdriver.support.wait will automatically scroll the element within the Viewport.

  • Example code:

    WebDriverWait(browser, 20).until(EC.element_to_be_clickable((By.LINK_TEXT, "Cart"))).click()