How to Check if a Checkbox is Selected in Selenium with Java?

How can I verify if a checkbox is selected in a Selenium WebDriver test written in Java?

private boolean isChecked;
private WebElement e;

// Initializing the WebElement for the checkbox
// Ensure 'e' is assigned correctly to the checkbox element
e = driver.findElement(By.cssSelector("input[type='checkbox']"));

// Checking if the checkbox is selected
isChecked = e.isSelected();

To determine if a checkbox is selected in Selenium with Java, you should use the `isSelected()` method instead of relying on the 'checked' attribute. The 'checked' attribute can yield NULL on unchecked checkboxes, leading to potential NullPointerExceptions.

// Checking if the checkbox is selected correctly
boolean isChecked = e.isSelected(); // Returns true if checked, false otherwise

Causes

• The checkbox is not selected, thus the 'checked' attribute may not be present in the HTML.
• Using getAttribute('checked') may return null, causing confusion regarding checkbox state.

Solutions

• Utilize the WebElement's built-in `isSelected()` method, which directly returns a boolean value indicating the checkbox state.
• Ensure that you correctly locate the checkbox element before calling the method.

Mistake: Using getAttribute("checked") instead of isSelected() to check checkbox status.

Solution: Switch to the isSelected() method for a more reliable check of checkbox state.

Mistake: Not properly initializing or locating the checkbox WebElement.

Solution: Ensure the WebElement is correctly assigned, e.g., `e = driver.findElement(By.cssSelector("input[type='checkbox']"));`.