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# Use the SetText component

# Use the SetText component {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Yokohama
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* Updated January 30, 2025
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Copy a text string to the Windows clipboard as part of an automation
Workflow by using the SetText component in RPA Desktop Design Studio.

## Before you begin

Role required: none

## About this task

You can configure the properties for the SetText component. For more information
about these properties, see [Properties of the Clipboard components](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/ZI4Aj_LjzaEEu7K7S6A5LA "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 SetText component to the Design surface.
3. To configure the input fields, see [Configure port properties](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/d92L75lHSFmmidzeOPPgTw "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 SetText 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 (strText) | Passes the string through the Data Out port of another 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 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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