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# Get Shell Text

This is a pre-built Action located under the **Captured** **Shell Element**. The functionality of this Action in Avo Assure is to fetch the complete text available in the shell element and store the result in a dynamic variable.

## Syntax

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

| 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 retrieved shell text.            |
| <p>\<Dynamic Variable><br>(Optional)</p> | This dynamic variable stores the status as **True** or **False**. |

### **Example: Retrieving Shell Text**

In this example, we explain how to retrieve text displayed in the shell or terminal screen.

* **Action**: Get Shell Text
* **Input Value**: N/A
  * This action does not require any input value.
  * The action automatically retrieves the text available from the active shell or terminal session.
* **Output Value**: {ShellText}
  * The first output variable (**{ShellText}**) stores the retrieved shell text.
  * If a second output variable is provided, the action returns the status as **True** or **False**:
    * **True**: If the shell text is retrieved successfully.
    * **False**: If the shell session is not available or no text is found.
* **Logical Explanation**: The **Get Shell Text** action retrieves the text displayed in the active shell or terminal screen without requiring any input value. The action stores the fetched shell text in the **{ShellText}** variable.

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