# Locator

A way to find elements by role, label or text.

## What is **Locator**?

Used in Playright, it finds elements the way a user would, by role, label or text, and waits for them automatically.

```typescript
page.getByRole('button', { name: 'Save' })
```

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Updated: October 16, 2026

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