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Use the Wait step (also known as Wait for Element) to ensure a specific page element is present or loaded before the guide proceeds. Key Characteristics:
  • Purpose: Handle situations where elements or page sections might take an unpredictable amount of time to load.
  • Avatar Behaviour: The avatar pauses execution until the specified element is detected on the page. The wait time can vary (0 seconds, 5 seconds, 10+ seconds).
  • Configuration: Define the target element using a selector (e.g., CSS selector or XPath).
  • Impact if Skipped: Crucial for stability. Skipping a needed Wait step can cause the guide to fail if subsequent steps depend on an element that hasn’t appeared yet.
  • Common Use Cases:
    • Waiting for a new page section to render after navigation.
    • Waiting for data to load into a table or dashboard.
    • Waiting for a dropdown menu’s options to populate after clicking it.
*Example: In Mentimeter, the Presenting Mode takes time to load. A Wait Step ensures the guide only continues once a specific element (//*[contains(@data-testid ,"toolbar-hotzone-left")]) in the Presenting Mode appears.* How it looks in the editor: Wait Step Editor 1 Wait Step Editor 2 Result:

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Setup

Specify the target element (using CSS selector or XPath) that the guide should wait for in the right sidebar.
⚠️ Sleep vs. Wait: You can often skip a Sleep step without breaking the guide (though it might affect the flow). However, a Wait step is often crucial to prevent errors if subsequent steps rely on elements that haven’t loaded yet.