# Select Combo Value by Text

This is a pre-built Action used when a dropdown is captured as an element. The functionality of this action in Avo Assure is to select a value from the dropdown based on the input text provided. The result is stored in the given dynamic variable for further use during test execution.

## **Syntax**

**Input Value**: `<input value>`&#x20;

{% hint style="info" %}
**Supported Input Formats**:

* **Text**: Plain string input.
* **Static Value**: A fixed value that you manually provide.
* **Dynamic Variable**: Value retrieved from a previously stored output variable.
  {% endhint %}

| Argument                            | Description                                                      |
| ----------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |
| <p>\<input value><br>(Required)</p> | Provide the text value to be selected from the dropdown or list. |

**Output Value**: `<Dynamic Variable>(Optional);<Dynamic Variable>(Optional)`

| Argument                                                    | Description                                                       |
| ----------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------- |
| \<Dynamic Variable>(Optional);\<Dynamic Variable>(Optional) | Both dynamic variables store the status as **True** or **False**. |

### **Example: Selecting an Item from a Combo box (dropdown) Using Visible Text**

In this example, we explain how to select an option from a combo box (dropdown) using the visible text.

* **Action**: Select Combo Value by Text
* **Input Value**: Blueberry
  * The first argument (**Blueberry**) specifies the name of the combo box or dropdown element.
* **Output Value**: {Status}
  * The execution result is stored in the **{Status}** dynamic variable with the following possible values:
    * **True**: If the specified text is successfully selected from the combo box.
    * **False**: If the combo box is not found or the specified text does not exist in the list.
* **Logical Explanation**: The **Select Combo Value by Text** action takes the value from the **Input Value** column (**Blueberry**). This action identifies the option in the combo box (dropdown) or list matching the specified text and selects it. The status of the operation (**True**) is stored in the **{Status}** variable.

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