> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.avoautomation.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.avoautomation.com/avo-assure/support-resources/troubleshooting-guides/capturing-or-retrieving-the-text-from-the-application.md).

# Capturing or Retrieving the Text from the Application

| <p>Unable to capture elements or retrieve their text from the application. </p><p> </p> | <ul><li>The element is disabled or Hidden </li></ul><p> </p> | <ul><li>If the element is disabled, use the Partial Capture method to capture the desired element.  </li><li>Alternatively, if Partial Capture does not work, manually create the element in the Element Repository section by adding all the required properties, which will help in retrieving its text.  </li><li>Use the Get Text of Element action to retrieve the text. </li></ul><p> </p> |
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