How can I scroll to a specific element using Selenium with Python?

General Discussions
,
1

I’m trying to scroll to an element that’s not in view in Selenium with Python, but my script doesn’t seem to work consistently. What are some reliable ways to scroll to an element?

2

Hey @sakshikuchroo , I usually go with JavaScript execution:

driver.execute_script("arguments[0].scrollIntoView();", element)

It’s reliable and brings the element into view without much hassle.

Hope this helps :slight_smile:

3

Just to add to what @ishrth_fathima shared , @sakshikuchroo If the JS method fails, try ActionChains to move to the element:

from selenium.webdriver.common.action_chains import ActionChains  
ActionChains(driver).move_to_element(element).perform()

This also triggers hover events, which is a bonus.

Happy coding :slight_smile:

4

Woah, that’s some really useful help you are getting @sakshikuchroo. Well, I would also like to share with you another trick that I use to scroll to a pixel position.

I locate the element’s coordinates and scroll manually:

location = element.location_once_scrolled_into_view  
driver.execute_script(f"window.scrollTo({location['x']}, {location['y']});")

Especially helpful for more dynamic layouts.