# Set parameter

This is a pre-built action located under the **WebService List Element.** The functionality of this action in Avo Assure is to define a parameter and its value for the current webservice request.

### Syntax

**Input Value:** `<param name=value>`

| Argument                      | Description                                           |
| ----------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------- |
| \<param name=value>(Required) | Provide the name and value of the parameter to be set |

#### Output Value

| Argument                                            | Description                                                                     |
| --------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| \<Dynamic Variable>; \<Dynamic Variable> (Optional) | This dynamic variable stores the status of the action as **True** or **False.** |

#### Example

**Sets a Parameter for a Web Service Request**

The **Set parameter** action takes the value from the Input Value column **(e.g., search=Laptop)** and sets the specified parameter for the WebService request. This can be used for query parameters or request body parameters, depending on the API structure.

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