# Get Column Count IRIS

This is a pre-built action available under the **Captured Table Element** from the **Desktop Application** using the **IRIS method**. The functionality of this action in Avo Assure is to retrieve the total number of columns present in the specified table and save the result in the dynamic variable.

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***Note:** For better execution results, capture a constant element using **Ctrl** and **left mouse click**, and select the required area.*
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### **Syntax**

**Input Value:** `N/A`

| Argument | Description    |
| -------- | -------------- |
| N/A      | Not Applicable |

**Output Value**

| Argument                      | Description                                                                |
| ----------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| \<Dynamic Variable>(Required) | This variable holds the column count                                       |
| \<Dynamic Variable>(Optional) | This dynamic variable holds the execution status as **True** or **False**. |

**Example**

**Fetches the total number of columns present in the specified table.**

The **Get Column Count IRIS** action does not require any input value. The total column count as 5 is retrieved and stored in the **{ColCount}** variable.

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