Darshan Hiranandani : Ensuring Combo Box Consistency Across All Browsers – Need Tips!

[darshanhiranandani23]

Hi all,

I’m Darshan Hiranandani, working on a website and want to make sure that combo boxes (dropdowns) work seamlessly across all browsers. I'm looking for advice or strategies that can help me achieve this.

Specifically, I’m interested in:

• Best practices for creating combo boxes that perform consistently across different browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, etc.)
• Testing methods or tools to check cross-browser functionality
• Debugging tips for when issues arise
• Any compatibility considerations I should keep in mind

If anyone has experience or insights into ensuring smooth functionality for combo boxes on different browsers, I’d really appreciate your input!

Thanks in advance!

Regards

Darshan Hiranandani

[harish.mogulluri]

Hi @darshanhiranandani23 

To ensure seamless functionality of the combo box across browsers, start by inspecting how the combo box is rendered in each browser and identify any differences in the HTML structure. Here's how to proceed:

1. Inspect the Combo Box HTML:

   • Right-click on the web page where the combo box is located and select "Inspect" to open the browser's developer tools.
   • Use the element selector tool to hover over the combo box and extract the relevant HTML tags and attributes.

2. Compare Across Browsers:

   • Repeat the inspection process for all target browsers (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge).
   • Check for any inconsistencies in the HTML structure, attributes, or styles that might affect functionality.

3. Adjust Spy Modes in Blue Prism:

   • If the combo box HTML is consistent across browsers, start by testing the interaction in one browser using different Blue Prism spy modes (e.g., HTML, Accessibility, Region, Win32).
   • Validate the performance and ensure the automation behaves as expected.

4. Test in Other Browsers:

   • Once satisfied with the performance in one browser, replicate the automation script in other browsers to confirm compatibility.