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# Use the GetTextBefore component

# Use the GetTextBefore component {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Brazil  
Updated September 10, 2026  
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Find the string characters that are placed before a string by using the GetTextAfter
component in RPA Desktop Design Studio.

## Before you begin

Role required: none

## About this task

This method is used to extract text that precedes a specified find string up to a specified length. If the length is 0, it extracts text from the beginning of the string.

You can configure the properties for the GetTextBefore component. For more
information about these properties, see [Properties of the String Utilities components](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/C3ytG5BzE388~yaj_6OGug "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 GetTextBefore 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 GetTextBefore component to the corresponding ports of the other components as described in the following table.  
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   | Port type | Purpose of connection |
   |-|-|
   | Data In (Text) | Takes the text that the component searches from a previously executed component. Used to specify the string from where a sub string is extracted, starting at a position determined by a string match minus a specified length, and extending for a specified length. Data type: String |
   | Data In (findStr) | Takes the string characters that the component finds in the text from a previously executed component. Used to specify the string that determines the starting position based on a string match. Data type: String |
   | Data In (length) | Takes the number of characters that the component finds in the text from a previously executed component. Used to specify the number of characters to be extracted from a given string. Data type: Integer |
   | Date Out (Return) | Returns the specified sub string. This method returns a string that is the text found before search string. Data type: String |
   | Control In | Connects to the Control Out port of one or more components. |
   | Control Out | Connects to the Control In port of another component or the default end component |
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5. **Optional:** To test the component, under the DESIGN tab, click Run.

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