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# Use the GetLength component

# Use the GetLength component {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
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Count the number of characters including spaces and special characters in a string by
using the GetLength component in RPA Desktop Design Studio.

## Before you begin

Role required: none

## About this task

You can configure the properties for the GetLength component. For more information
about these properties, see [Properties of the String Utilities components](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/T2CwwgGDMWnWXB0oo5BP8A "Learn about the properties of the String Utilities components in RPA Desktop Design Studio.").

## Procedure

1. In the Toolbox pane, navigate to UtilitiesString Utilities.
2. Drag the GetLength component to the Design surface.
3. To configure the input fields, see [Configure port properties](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/o6fErdzBCUqYUWlLG1ZZzQ "Configure how data is passed to the input fields of a component or method in RPA Desktop Design Studio.").
4. Connect the data and control ports of the GetLength component to the corresponding ports of the other components as described in the following table.  
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   | Port type | Purpose of connection | Mandatory? |
   |-|-|-|
   | Data In (Text) | Takes the characters that the component counts from a previously executed component. Used to specify the string from where the length is retrieved. Data type: String | Yes |
   | Data Out (Return) | Returns the number of characters including the spaces and special characters and passes to the next component. Returns an integer that represents the text length. Data type: integer | Yes |
   | Control In | Connects to the Control Out port of one or more components. | Yes |
   | Control Out | Connects to the Control In port of another component or the default end component. | No |
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5. **Optional:** To test the component, under the DESIGN tab, click Run.

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