# Get Total Column Count

This is a pre-built Action located under the Table captured from the AUT Element, instructs the Avo Assure to retrieve the total count of the columns present in the table and save the result in the given dynamic variable.

### Syntax

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

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

**Output Value**

| Argument                                 | Description                                                          |
| ---------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| <p>\<Dynamic Variable><br>(Required)</p> | This dynamic variable holds the total number of columns in the table |
| <p>\<Dynamic Variable><br>(Optional)</p> | This variable save the result in the **True** or **False**           |

**Example**

**Retrieves the total column count of the captured table**

The **Get Total Column Count** action does not require any input value. It evaluates the structure of the captured table and retrieves the total number of columns present. The total column count is stored in the **{ColumnCount}** variable and the execution status is saved in the **{Status}** variable with the following possible values:

* **True** – if the total column number extracted successfully&#x20;
* **False** – if an error occurs during extraction

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