# Set tag value

This is a pre-built action located under the **WebService Elements**. The functionality of this action in Avo Assure is to set the value of a specific tag (XML or JSON element) within the request body for the WebService. 

### Syntax

**Input Value:** `Tag Value`

| Argument             | Description                                                         |
| -------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Tag Value (Required) | Enter the value to be assigned to a tag in the web service request. |

#### Output Value

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

**Example**

**Sets a /first\_name Tag Value in the Web Service Request**

The **Set tag value** action takes the value from the Input Value column (e.g., John) and updates or inserts the **/first\_name** JSON tag in the WebService request body.

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