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How to interpret accessibility tree elements and correlate them with screenshot regions for accurate GUI interaction.

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Screenshot & Accessibility Tree Analysis

Reading the Accessibility Tree

The a11y_tree is your primary guide for finding interactive elements:

[role=window] "Document - LibreOffice Calc"
  [role=menubar]
    [role=menuitem] "File"
    [role=menuitem] "Edit"
  [role=toolbar]
    [role=button] "Save" (x=120, y=45)
  [role=table] "Sheet"
    [role=cell] "A1" (x=80, y=200)

Coordinate mapping

  • a11y_tree provides (x, y) center coordinates for each element
  • Use these for pyautogui.click(x, y)
  • If coordinates seem wrong, the element may be scrolled off-screen

Element roles cheat sheet

  • button: clickable action (Save, OK, Cancel)
  • menuitem: menu entry (click to open submenu or execute)
  • textbox/text: editable text field (click then type)
  • combobox: dropdown (click to open, then select)
  • checkbox: toggle (click to check/uncheck)
  • cell: spreadsheet cell (click to select, then type)
  • tab: tab selector (click to switch)
  • dialog: modal window (must handle before other actions)

When a11y_tree is insufficient

  • Some custom widgets don't expose a11y info — use screenshot + coordinates
  • For canvas-based apps (GIMP): rely on menu navigation, not direct canvas clicks
  • For web content in Chrome: a11y_tree reflects DOM, usually reliable

Tips

  • Always check a11y_tree AFTER an action to verify the state changed
  • If an element disappears from a11y_tree, the UI updated (menu closed, dialog dismissed)
  • Count elements to verify you're clicking the right one (e.g., 3rd button in toolbar)