Chapter 6 – Test Tools
CSS Selector – ISTQB Definition
Last Updated: July 12, 2026 · SoftwareTestPilot QA Team
Official ISTQB Definition
A pattern for selecting HTML elements by tag, id, class, attribute, or hierarchy, commonly used for element location in automation.
In simple words
A syntax for finding elements the way CSS styles them.
Exam tip
Faster and more readable than XPath for most cases — preferred default in Selenium and Playwright.
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