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sourceDocument: Australia Workflow Data Fabric
sourceDocumentLink: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/integrate-applications

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    - Australia Workflow Data Fabric

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# Use the SubString component

# Use the SubString component {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
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Retrieve a substring from a string by using the SubString component in RPA Desktop Design Studio. You can specify the start character position and length of
the substring.

## Before you begin

Role required: none

## About this task

You can configure the properties for the SubString 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 SubString 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 SubString 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 (String) | Takes the string from which the component creates a substring from a previously executed component. | Yes |
   | Data In (startindex) | Takes the index position value of the string characters from a previously executed component. For example, if RPA is the string and 2 is the index value, the substring starts from the character"A" and is A. | Yes |
   | Data Out (String) | Returns the substring and passes to the next component. | 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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