# Select Based on Absolute Value

This is a pre-built Action located under the captured table 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 value. The dropdown is located within a table cell of the AUT. The result is stored in the given dynamic variable for further use during test execution.

## Syntax

**Input Value**: `<row_num>;<col_num>;<dropdown>;<elementIndex>;<Exact text has to given>`

| Argument                                         | Description                                                              |
| ------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| <p>\<row\_num> <br>(Required)</p>                | Provide the row number of the table cell you want to click.              |
| <p>\<col\_num> <br>(Required)</p>                | Provide the column number of the table cell you want to click.           |
| <p>\<dropdown><br> (Required)</p>                | Provide the type of object inside the cell. Use object type as dropdown. |
| <p>\<elementIndex> <br>(Required)</p>            | Provide the index of the dropdown object inside the cell.                |
| <p>\<Exact text has to given><br> (Required)</p> | Provide the exact visible text you want to select from the dropdown.     |

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

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### **Example: Selecting a Value from a Dropdown within a Table Cell**

In this example, we explain how to select a specific value from a dropdown list present inside a table cell.

* **Action**: Select Based on Absolute Value
* **Input Value**: 1;2;dropdown;1;High
  * The first argument (**1**) specifies the row number.
  * The second argument (**2**) specifies the column number.
  * The third argument (**dropdown**) specifies the object type to be interacted with.
  * The fourth argument (**1**) specifies the index of the object if multiple elements exist.
  * The fifth argument (**High**) specifies the value to be selected from the dropdown list.
* **Output Value**: {Status}
  * The result of the selection operation is stored in the **{Status}** dynamic variable, with the following possible values:
    * **True**: If the value is successfully selected from the dropdown.
    * **False**: If the value is not successfully selected from the dropdown.
* **Logical Explanation**: The **Select Based on Absolute Value** action reads the details from the **Input Value** column (**1;2;dropdown;1;High**). It locates the table cell at row 1 and column 2, identifies the dropdown element within that cell, and selects the specified value (**High**). The result of this operation (**True**) is saved in the **{Status}** variable.

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