What's the best way to open a new tab in Selenium using Python?

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#1

What’s the best way to open a new tab in Selenium using Python?

#2

There are several ways to open a new tab in Selenium using Python you can make use of JavaScript to open a new tab:

driver.execute_script("window.open('about:blank', '_blank')")

This method uses JavaScript to open a new tab by calling the window.open function. It’s a simple and direct approach that works across different browsers.

#3

Simulating the keyboard shortcut for opening a new tab: This method simulates pressing the CTRL (or CMD on Mac) + T keys to open a new tab. It’s a more natural way to open a new tab and can be useful if you want to mimic user behavior.

from selenium.webdriver.common.keys import Keys

body = driver.find_element_by_tag_name("body")
body.send_keys(Keys.CONTROL + 't')
#4

Using the ActionChains class to send key combinations:

from selenium.webdriver.common.action_chains import ActionChains

actions = ActionChains(driver)
actions.key_down(Keys.CONTROL).send_keys('t').key_up(Keys.CONTROL).perform()

This method uses the ActionChains class to create a sequence of actions, including pressing and releasing keys. It provides more control and flexibility than directly sending keys.