Playwright · Junior · Question 16 of 75

When is `getByPlaceholder` a reasonable choice?

1For inputs with a placeholder but no label
2For images that have alternative text
3For any element that shows text on the page

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Correct answer: For inputs with a placeholder but no label

Explanation

Labels are better for accessibility, but if a field has only a placeholder, getByPlaceholder('Search') is still more readable and stable than CSS.

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