<!-- Do not edit this file. It is automatically generated by API Documenter. --> [Home](./index.md) > [puppeteer](./puppeteer.md) > [ElementHandle](./puppeteer.elementhandle.md) > [tap](./puppeteer.elementhandle.tap.md) ## ElementHandle.tap() method This method scrolls element into view if needed, and then uses [Touchscreen.tap()](./puppeteer.touchscreen.tap.md) to tap in the center of the element. If the element is detached from DOM, the method throws an error. <b>Signature:</b> ```typescript tap(): Promise<void>; ``` <b>Returns:</b> Promise<void>