Text

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Passes the specified text to the next action.

Score
Type
InterActivity
Expertise
5
5/5
Type
InterActivity
Expertise

Action Information

Parameters

[Text area]

Input

Does not take input

Result

Text

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Details

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


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