Dave I tried this, seemed to work for me. $browser.frame(:name,"main_content").text_field(:id,id="advancedSearchInterface.jobNumberInput").flash
I try to avoid xpath unless it's a hairy mess that requires it, like maybe in a special table. Good luck, Dave -- Before posting, please read http://watir.com/support. In short: search before you ask, be nice. watir-general@googlegroups.com http://groups.google.com/group/watir-general watir-general+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com