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Element not found due to Window Title being missing

  • March 31, 2026
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How can I use recorder capture to get text or set text in a window element where the window does not have any title?
I have a desktop application where I need to enter text as input or fetch text as output, but I’m unable to do any of the task that involves a window title.
I’ve tried all possible object properties (Parent, Class Name, ID etc.) and even used anchor - none of these seem to work.
Keyboard shortcuts may work, but those are less reliable as in that case I won’t be able to validate if required checkbox is selected or if the text in entered in desired textbox.
Any suggestion?

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Aaron.Gleason
Automation Anywhere Team
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  • Automation Anywhere Team
  • March 31, 2026

@sayanidutta Try using "Currently active window" instead of a title. 


amore17
Most Valuable Pathfinder
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  • Most Valuable Pathfinder
  • April 2, 2026

Hi ​@sayanidutta -

Since you are using the desktop application, Under Window choose Application. Try refreshing to load the latest screen. If the expected window is not found, select Currently Active and then perform your action

 

When you are trying to capture an object—whether for setting text or getting text—try different option from Recapture Object with list,  as it provides more accurate results.

 


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  • Cadet | Tier 2
  • April 5, 2026

@sayanidutta Try using "Currently active window" instead of a title. 

Thank you, it worked.


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  • Cadet | Tier 2
  • April 5, 2026

Hi ​@sayanidutta -

Since you are using the desktop application, Under Window choose Application. Try refreshing to load the latest screen. If the expected window is not found, select Currently Active and then perform your action

 

When you are trying to capture an object—whether for setting text or getting text—try different option from Recapture Object with list,  as it provides more accurate results.

 

Thank you.


  • Cadet | Tier 2
  • April 6, 2026

@sayanidutta Try using "Currently active window" instead of a title. 

Thank you, it worked.

Also, once you have your “Currently active window” you can then change the title.  This will help if you have to open multiple windows at once that don’t have a title.