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Pagination Testing - Complete Test Cases for Page Navigation and Data Display
Pagination is key for browsing large datasets efficiently. This guide provides detailed test cases to validate pagination controls, including edge cases like empty datasets, single-page behavior, accurate item ranges, disabled navigation links, sorting/filter consistency, and visibility of active page indicators. Ensure users have a seamless, intuitive experience navigating data-heavy interfaces.
| Nr | Test Idea | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Check how pagination behaves when there are no records at all | |
| 2 | Check that when there is only one page, pagination is hidden or the first/previous/next/last links are hidden or disabled | |
| 3 | Check that a new page is not created when the number of records exactly matches the number of records per page | |
| 4 | Check that a new page is created when there is one more record than fits on a single page | |
| 5 | Check that the active page is centered in the pagination control when navigating through pages | |
| 6 | Check that the 'First' and 'Previous' links are disabled on the first page | |
| 7 | Check that the 'Last' and 'Next' links are disabled on the last page | |
| 8 | Check that clicking the 'First' link navigates to the first page | |
| 9 | Check that clicking the 'Last' link navigates to the last page | |
| 10 | If the total page count exceeds the number of visible page links, test navigating forward and backward using page numbers | |
| 11 | If the total page count exceeds the number of visible page links, test navigating forward using the 'Next' link and backward using the 'Previous' link | |
| 12 | When moving between pages, verify that the correct range is displayed in the 'Showing X to Y of Z rows' section | |
| 13 | Check that it is clear to the user if more pages exist beyond those currently visible in the pagination control | |
| 14 | Check that there are no duplicate rows when navigating between pages | |
| 15 | Check that each new page continues from where the previous page ended | |
| 16 | Check that sorting remains consistent when navigating between pages — test both default and custom sorting | |
| 17 | Check that filtering remains consistent when navigating between pages — test both default and custom filters | |
| 18 | If there is a limit on the total number of rows displayed, verify that pagination and the 'Showing X to Y of Z rows' section respect that limit |