# Select Based on Absolute Value

This is a pre-built Action located under the captured dropdown element. The functionality of this action in Avo Assure is to select a value from the dropdown based on the exact text provided in the input. The result is stored in the given dynamic variable for further use during test execution.

### **Syntax**

**Input Value**: `<text>`

| Argument                        | Description                                                           |
| ------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| <p>\<text></p><p>(Required)</p> | Provide the exact text or value you want to select from the dropdown. |

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

* This action will pass only if the input value exactly matches the value in the application under test. Due to browser rendering, the action may fail if the value contains leading or trailing spaces.
* It selects the value provided in the input, and to view the selected values, the tester should use the **GetSelected** action after the selection is made.
  {% endhint %}

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

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

### **Example: Selecting an Item from a Dropdown or List using an Absolute Value**

In this example, we explain how to select an item from a dropdown or list based on the provided text value.

* **Action**: Select Based on Absolute Value
* **Input Value**: NARMAD CENTRAL LIBRARY
  * The argument (**NARMAD CENTRAL LIBRARY**) specifies the exact text value that should be matched and selected from the list or dropdown element.
* **Output Value:** {Status}
  * The execution result of the selection action is stored in the **{Status}** dynamic variable with the following possible values:
    * **True:** If the item is selected successfully.
    * **False:** If the item is not selected successfully.
* **Logical Explanation**: The **Select Based on Absolute Value** action takes the value from the **Input Value** column (**NARMAD CENTRAL LIBRARY**). This action searches for an option that exactly matches the provided text and selects it from the dropdown or list. The status of the operation (**True**) is stored in the **{Status}** variable.

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