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# Preview the data of a data port in RPA Desktop Design Studio

# Preview the data of a data port in RPA Desktop Design Studio {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Brazil  
Updated September 10, 2026  
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Preview the data of a Data port in RPA Desktop Design Studio to view and
verify if the result of a port is correct and is as expected.

## Before you begin

Ensure that the component for which you want to view the data for is executed. For
more information, see [Run an automation in RPA Desktop Design Studio](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/~KpMR1v0~eFAWSWMNpWu8A "Run an automation to execute the workflow in RPA Desktop Design Studio.").

Role required: none

## Procedure

In the RPA Desktop Design Studio, on the Design surface, do any of the following actions to preview the data:

* If the data type is simple text, hover over the Data Out port of a component as show in the following example. Partial data is visible in
  the tooltip.

  Figure 1. Hover over option on the Data Out port
* To view the complete data output, right-click the Data port that you want to view data for and select Preview Data as shown in the following example.  
  Figure 2. Preview Data option

  A DATA PREVIEW dialog box is displayed, as shown in the following
  example.  
  Figure 3. Data Preview dialog box

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You can view the name of the port, the data type, and the data in this dialog box.