# Get count This is a pre-built Action located under the captured Dropdown element from the Desktop Application. The functionality of this Action in Avo Assure is to fetch the total number of options present in the dropdown. The result is stored in the given dynamic variable for further use during test execution. ## Syntax **Input Value**: `N/A` | Argument | Description | | -------- | -------------- | | N/A | Not Applicable | **Output Value**: `;(Optional)`
Argument Description

<Dynamic Variable>

(Required)

This dynamic variable stores the total number of items present in the dropdown or list.

<Dynamic Variable>

(Optional)

This dynamic variable stores the status as True or False.
### **Example: Retrieving the Total Number of Values in a List or Dropdown** In this example, we are explaining how to get the total number of items available in a dropdown or list component. * **Action**: Get count * **Input Value**: N/A * This action does not require any value in the **Input Value** column. It automatically detects the captured list or dropdown element. * **Output Value**: {Count} * The total number of items present in the list or dropdown (5) is stored in the **{Count}** dynamic variable. * If a second output variable is defined, it stores the action status with the following possible values: * **True:** If the list or dropdown count is retrieved successfully. * **False:** If the list or dropdown count is not retrieved successfully. * **Logical Explanation**: The **Get count** action identifies the captured dropdown or list element and calculates how many items are available in it. The final count (5) is stored in the **{Count}** variable.
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