# Get String Length

This is a pre-built Action located under the **@Generic Element**. The functionality of this Action in Avo Assure is to count the total number of characters in the given input text. The character count is then stored in a dynamic variable.

## **Syntax**

**Input Value**: `<string>`&#x20;

{% hint style="info" %}
**Note**:

* The string count starts from the 1st index.
* The string length includes all characters in the input text, including spaces.
  {% endhint %}

| Argument                       | Description                                 |
| ------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------- |
| <p>\<string><br>(Required)</p> | Provide the string to calculate its length. |

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

| Argument                                     | Description                                                                 |
| -------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| <p>\<Dynamic Variable></p><p>(Required)</p>  | This dynamic variable holds the calculated string length (as a number).     |
| <p>\<Dynamic Variable></p><p>(Optional) </p> | This dynamic variable stores the operation status as **True** or **False**. |

### **Example:** Getting the Length of a String

In this example, we explain how to calculate the total number of characters in a string, including spaces.

* **Action**: Get String Length
* **Input Value**: SAP is one of the most widely used ERP systems across industries.
  * This specifies the string whose total length (including spaces) need to count.
* **Output Value**: {String Len}
  * The total count of characters (65) is stored in this **{String Len}** dynamic variable for further use.
  * If the second output variable is defined, it stores the action status with the following possible values:
    * **True**: If the string length is successfully calculated.
    * **False**: If the operation fails due to an invalid or empty input string.
* **Logical Explanation**: The **Get String Length** action fetches the value from the **Input Value** column (**SAP is one of the most widely used ERP systems across industries**) and counts all characters, including spaces. The total length (65) is then stored in the **{String Len}** variable.

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#### **Knowledge Bites:**&#x20;

Here are some examples of different string scenarios:

| String               | Input Value          | Result |
| -------------------- | -------------------- | ------ |
| Text Strings         | Automation Framework | 20     |
| Numeric Strings      | 123456               | 6      |
| Special Character    | <abc@domain.com>     | 14     |
| Alphanumeric strings | ID202556             | 8      |


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