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# Use the WriteText component

# Use the WriteText component {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Brazil  
Updated September 10, 2026  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read  
Write the data to a text document as part of an automation Workflow by
using the WriteText component in RPA Desktop Design Studio. You can add the data in
string format to existing string on the text file or replace the existing data with new
data.

## Before you begin

Role required: none

## About this task

You can configure the properties for the WriteText component. For more information
about these properties, see [Properties of the Data Writer components](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/AypsqnU9NUXFB85scqaDxQ "Learn about the properties of the Data Writer components in RPA Desktop Design Studio.").

## Procedure

1. In the Toolbox pane, navigate to UtilitiesData Writer.
2. Drag the WriteText component to the Design surface.
3. To configure the input fields, see [Configure port properties](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/ED3jBpqtlHH8p~yFFmyRBQ "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 WriteText 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 (Filepath) | Passes the path to the text file from a previously executed component. | Yes |
   | Data In (Data) | Passes the string to be written to the text file from a previously executed component. | Yes |
   | Data In (Append) | Passes the Boolean value to indicate whether the string passed appends or replaces existing data in the text file. The values are: * True: Appends to the existing string. * False: Replaces the existing string. {#use-datawriter-writetext__ul_av5_bjq_vsb} | Yes |
   | 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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5. **Optional:** To test the component, under the DESIGN tab, click Run.

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