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Targeting Methods in UiPath RPA

What's Target? A target refers to a specific UI element that we want to interact with. It could be any component on the user interface, like a button, textbox, or dropdown list. For example, if we have a login form, the "Submit" button and the "Username" and "Password" textboxes would be considered targets. To ensure accurate identification of targets, we can use an anchor. An anchor is an additional UI element that helps in identifying the target. Anchors are particularly useful when potential conflicts are detected in the selection window. By incorporating multiple anchors, we enhance the reliability and accuracy of our automation. When working with modern UI automation activities, an anchor is automatically selected for you. However, you can also manually configure the anchor selection if needed. It's important to note that you can add up to three anchors to a single target, maximizing the reliability of your automation. Targeting methods help i...