Element Picker

Inspect HTML and CSS structure

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Element Picker Overview

Element Picker brings inspect capability into a single focused action flow.

Inspect HTML and CSS structure. It works best when you want diagnostic values you can reuse during QA or development.

Typical input includes live page elements, markup, and style signals, while the output is optimized for teams handling selector, xpath, and html.

Primary Use Cases

• Use Element Picker to speed up selector checks without switching tabs or external apps.
• Apply Element Picker in QA and support workflows when consistent xpath output is required.
• Choose Element Picker for repeatable operations where html accuracy matters before handoff.
• Element Picker is a strong fit when your team needs to audit and verify on-page implementation details.

How to Use Element Picker

1. Open Toolboard from your Chrome toolbar and choose Element Picker.
2. Prepare your source input and use Element Picker to inspect target elements or metadata.
3. Validate the result, then continue with related Toolboard tools if your workflow needs additional steps.

Input and Output Profile

• Category: Inspect
• Tags: dom, css, xpath
• Keywords: selector, xpath, html
• Module: inspect/elementPicker.js

Permissions and Privacy

Permissions used by Element Picker: activeTab. These permissions are scoped to tool execution and follow Toolboard's privacy-first model.

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FAQ

What does Element Picker do in Toolboard?

Element Picker is designed to audit and verify on-page implementation details. Inspect HTML and CSS structure. It belongs to the Inspect category in Toolboard.

When should I use Element Picker instead of another tool?

Use Element Picker when your primary task is selector. For broader workflows, combine it with related Toolboard tools listed on this page.

Does Element Picker store my data?

Element Picker follows Toolboard's local-first behavior. Permissions used by Element Picker: activeTab. These permissions are scoped to tool execution and follow Toolboard's privacy-first model.

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