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locator.fill

locator.fill() sets the value of an input, textarea, or contenteditable element. It is Playwright's usual method for entering form text and can also clear a field with an empty string.

Last updated

Since
v1.14

Syntax

locator.fill(value, *, timeout=None, no_wait_after=None, force=None, trial=None)

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Source: Actions | Playwright Python. Checked 2026-11-03.