Element Selector
Replit’s Element Selector enables you to make targeted visual edits to your apps directly in the UI. Select specific elements and describe the changes you want to make.
The Element Selector passes the selected UI elements to Replit AI to help it understand exactly which parts of your application you want to edit. This feature is available in both Assistant and Agent for any Replit App with a UI.
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Features
The Element Selector lets you:
- Select specific UI elements for targeted modifications
- Change text content with precise control
- Modify styling, appearance, and formatting of components
- Provide visual context to Replit AI for more accurate edits
- Make visual changes without writing code
Usage
You can access the Element Selector by selecting the element selector icon in Assistant or Agent.
Making visual edits
The Element Selector workflow consists of three main steps:
- Select an element: Click on the specific component of your application you want to modify
- Describe the change: Explain what modifications you want to make to the selected element
- Apply the change: Submit your request to Assistant or Agent to implement the changes
When you select an element, Replit AI automatically identifies the specific component in your codebase. This provides precise context for your edit requests, allowing for more accurate changes without having to specify file paths or code locations.
Example use cases
The Element Selector is useful for a variety of UI modifications:
- Text Changes: Update headings, paragraphs, button labels, and other text elements
- Style Modifications: Adjust colors, spacing, sizing, and other visual properties
- Layout Adjustments: Reposition elements or modify their arrangement
- Component Updates: Change the behavior or appearance of interactive components
For complex changes that affect multiple elements or require significant code restructuring, consider using regular text prompts in Assistant or Agent instead of the Element Selector.
Tips for effective use
For the best results with the Element Selector:
- Be specific about the changes you want to make
- Select the most precise element possible for your intended change
- Provide clear descriptions of the visual changes you want
- For styling changes, specify details like colors, sizes, or spacing
- Test your application after making changes to ensure everything works as expected
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