Automating Double Click and Right Click Events in Selenium Java

When it comes to UI testing, simply automating clicks isn't always enough. Many modern web applications involve double-click and right-click (context menu) events to trigger specific actions like opening menus, editing fields, or expanding content. For automation testers using Selenium WebDriver with Java, it's essential to know how to simulate these advanced mouse interactions reliably.

In this blog, we’ll explore how to automate double-click and right-click events in Selenium using Java, understand their real-world use cases, and learn best practices to ensure stable tests.


Prerequisites

Before diving into code, make sure you have the following setup:

Java JDK installed

Selenium WebDriver Java bindings

A testing framework like TestNG or JUnit (optional but recommended)

A browser driver (e.g., ChromeDriver)

Maven Dependency:


xml


<dependency>

  <groupId>org.seleniumhq.selenium</groupId>

  <artifactId>selenium-java</artifactId>

  <version>4.19.1</version>

</dependency>

Using the Actions Class in Selenium

Selenium provides the Actions class to handle complex user interactions such as:

Double Click

Right Click (Context Click)

Drag and Drop

Hover, Click-and-Hold, etc.


1. Automating a Double Click

A double-click is often used to open or activate items in applications that mimic desktop-like behavior.

Example:

java


import org.openqa.selenium.By;

import org.openqa.selenium.WebDriver;

import org.openqa.selenium.WebElement;

import org.openqa.selenium.chrome.ChromeDriver;

import org.openqa.selenium.interactions.Actions;


public class DoubleClickExample {

    public static void main(String[] args) {

        WebDriver driver = new ChromeDriver();

        driver.get("https://demo.guru99.com/test/simple_context_menu.html");


        WebElement button = driver.findElement(By.xpath("//button[text()='Double-Click Me To See Alert']"));


        Actions actions = new Actions(driver);

        actions.doubleClick(button).perform();


        // Handle alert

        driver.switchTo().alert().accept();

        driver.quit();

    }

}

This script opens a sample page with a double-click button, performs the double-click, and then handles the alert popup.


2. Automating a Right Click (Context Click)

Right-clicking usually triggers a context menu. Automating this helps validate whether the menu appears and functions correctly.

Example:

java


import org.openqa.selenium.By;

import org.openqa.selenium.WebDriver;

import org.openqa.selenium.WebElement;

import org.openqa.selenium.chrome.ChromeDriver;

import org.openqa.selenium.interactions.Actions;


public class RightClickExample {

    public static void main(String[] args) {

        WebDriver driver = new ChromeDriver();

        driver.get("https://demo.guru99.com/test/simple_context_menu.html");


        WebElement rightClickBtn = driver.findElement(By.cssSelector(".context-menu-one"));


        Actions actions = new Actions(driver);

        actions.contextClick(rightClickBtn).perform(); // Right-click


        WebElement editOption = driver.findElement(By.cssSelector(".context-menu-item.icon-edit"));

        editOption.click(); // Click option in the context menu


        driver.switchTo().alert().accept();

        driver.quit();

    }

}

Here, we right-click a button and then interact with the context menu. Selenium allows you to simulate a user navigating through options as if it were a real mouse click.


Best Practices

Use Explicit Waits: Always wait for the element to be visible before interacting.


java


new WebDriverWait(driver, Duration.ofSeconds(10))

    .until(ExpectedConditions.visibilityOfElementLocated(By.id("element-id")));

Perform Actions on Visible Area: Ensure the element is in the viewport to avoid interaction errors.


Test on Different Browsers: Mouse actions may behave slightly differently across browsers.


Use Browser DevTools: Inspect the exact behavior of double-click or context-click features for accurate test creation.


Real-World Use Cases

Double-clicking a row to enable in-place editing in a data grid.

Right-clicking a file in a file manager UI to show options like delete or rename.

Opening detailed views or triggering JavaScript menus with mouse gestures.


Conclusion

Advanced interactions like double-click and right-click can be easily automated in Selenium WebDriver using the Actions class. These interactions are critical in testing enterprise-grade web apps that go beyond basic button clicks. By understanding how to script these events and following best practices, testers can build comprehensive UI automation suites that simulate real user behavior with accuracy and reliability. 

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