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## 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.
Signature:
```typescript
tap(): Promise;
```
Returns:
Promise<void>