4. Alerts and Popups

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In Selenium, Alerts and Popups are handled using the Alert interface, which provides several methods to interact with browser alerts. Here’s a comprehensive list of all the methods available for handling Alerts and Popups in Selenium.

Methods of `Alert` Interface in Selenium

accept():
This method is used to click the “OK” button on an alert or a confirmation dialog, or to accept a prompt.
dismiss():
This method is used to click the “Cancel” button on a confirmation alert (for confirmation or prompt dialogs).
getText():
This method retrieves the message text that is displayed in the alert dialog.
sendKeys(String keysToSend):
This method is used with prompt alerts (which allow user input) to send text into the input field of the alert.

Summary of Methods with Sample Syntax

Method Name	Description	Sample Syntax
`accept()`	Accepts the alert (click “OK” or “Yes” button)	`alert.accept();`
`dismiss()`	Dismisses the alert (click “Cancel” or “No” button)	`alert.dismiss();`
`getText()`	Retrieves the text from the alert	`String alertText = alert.getText();`
`sendKeys(String)`	Sends text to a prompt alert (if the alert allows input)	`alert.sendKeys("Hello, Selenium!");`

4. Alerts and Popups

Methods of `Alert` Interface in Selenium

Summary of Methods with Sample Syntax

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