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

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ft:publication_title :

    - Brazil Workflow Data Fabric

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# Use the GetText component

# Use the GetText component {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Brazil  
Updated September 10, 2026  
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Get text from the clipboard and return as a string by using the GetText component in
RPA Desktop Design Studio.

## Before you begin

Role required: none

## About this task

You can configure the properties for the GetText component. For more information
about these properties, see [Properties of the Clipboard components](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/aU6uhPnGu9WmPgckNZbRuw "Learn about the properties of the Clipboard components in RPA Desktop Design Studio Clipboard utility.").

## Procedure

1. In the Toolbox pane, navigate to UtilitiesClipboard.
2. Drag the GetText component to the Design surface.
3. Connect the data and control ports of the GetText 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 Out | Returns the text from the clipboard as a string. | Yes. To preview the text, right-click the Return field and click Preview Data. |
   | Control In | Connects to the Control Out port of one or more components. | Yes |
   | Control Out | Connects to the Control In port of any other component. | No. Connecting the port is optional. |
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4. **Optional:** To test the component, under the DESIGN tab, click Run.

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