# Select multiple list values by text

This is a pre-built action available under the **Captured list Element** from the **Desktop Application**. The functionality of this action in Avo Assur is to select the value from the List based on the text provided in the input.

### Syntax

**Input Value:** `<text1>;<text2>;…etc.`&#x20;

| Argument                                         | Description                                                                                                                                                      |
| ------------------------------------------------ | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| <p>\<text1>;\<text2>;..etc></p><p>(Required)</p> | <p>Specify the text values to be selected from the list.</p><p><strong>Note:</strong> Each text value must be separated using a semicolon <strong>;</strong></p> |

**Output Value:**&#x20;

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**Example**

**Selects multiple values from a list based on the provided visible text values**

The **Select multiple list values by text** action takes the value from the Input Value column (e.g., **System Manufacturer HP;OS Manufacture**) and selects all matching values in the list.

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