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# Get from Clipboard

This is a pre-built Action located under the **@Generic Element**. The functionality of this action in Avo Assure is to fetch the most recent data available on the clipboard. The result is stored in the given dynamic variable for further use during test execution.

## **Syntax**

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

{% hint style="info" %}
**Note**: This action retrieves only the most recent data available on the system clipboard.
{% endhint %}

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

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

| Argument                                 | Description                                                          |
| ---------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| <p>\<Dynamic Variable><br>(Required)</p> | This dynamic variable stores the value retrieved from the clipboard. |
| <p>\<Dynamic Variable><br>(Optional)</p> | This dynamic variable stores the status as **True** or **False**.    |

### **Example: Retrieving Data from the System Clipboard**

In this example, we explain how to fetch the most recently copied data from the system clipboard.

* **Action**: Get from Clipboard
* **Input Value**: N/A
  * This action does not require any input value. It directly retrieves the latest data stored in the system clipboard.
* **Output Value**: {Data}
  * The retrieved clipboard content (Invoice 3457) is stored in the **{Data}** dynamic variable.
  * If a second output variable is defined, it stores the action status with the following possible values:
    * **True**: If the data is successfully retrieved from the clipboard.
    * **False**: If the retrieval fails or an error occurs.
* **Logical Explanation**: The **Get from Clipboard** action does not require any input value. It accesses recently stores data from the system clipboard and retrieves data. The fetched value (Invoice 3457) is saved in the **{Data}** variable.

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