Set Text vs. Type Into activities in UiPath

This video attempts to offer a complete comparison between the Set Text and Type into activities in UiPath. It will consider 5 criteria: allowing special keys, emptying the field, running in the background, speed and if they can run without an explicit selector. Watch the video to find out the winner and learn the reasoning behind each comparison criteria. 00:01 Topic and summary of the video 00:32 UiPath Hacks intro theme 00:56 Set Text definition and documentation 03:24 Type Into definition and documentation 05:35 Comparison #1: do they allow special keys ? 08:20 Comparison #2: can they empty the field ? 08:43 Comparison #3: can they run in background ? 10:37 Comparison #4: which one is faster ? 12:46 Comparison #5: do they need an explicit selector ? 15:20 Wrap-up and conclusion Let us keep in touch: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielverzea/