Passes the specified text to the next action.

Score
Type
InterActivity
Expertise
5/5
Type
InterActivity
Expertise

Action Information

Parameters

[Text area]

Input

Does not take input

Result

Text

Shortcuts Using This

Watermark photo
Takes a photo input and overlays “© YOUR NAME HERE” in the bottom right corner.
Take window screenshot
Takes a full window screenshot and leaves out the background.
Open MindNode for Mac
Opens the MindNode app for Mac directly or remotely via SSH.
Add template to MindNode
Takes a list, adds it as bullets under a title, then creates a mind map in MindNode.

Works Well With

Count
Counts the number of items, characters, words, sentences, or lines passed as input.

Note (from Apple, for real)
This is just like the Count in Sesame Street, but instead of a vampire, it’s a Shortcuts action.
Create Folder
Makes a new folder in the specified file storage service.
Generate Hash
Generates a MD5/SHA1 hash from the input.
Show Definition
Shows the definition of the word passed into the action.

Details

Type
Interactivity
Expertise Needed
Matthew's Score
5/5
Category
Date Added to Shortcuts
11/12/2014
Identifier
is.workflow.actions.gettext