Extract From HTML
Extract text or an attribute from HTML (text or file) using a CSS selector.
Overview
Extract From HTML is a no-code automation step in the Convert category of AutoFlowRPA. It performs its action in a single step when the workflow reaches it. You can configure 6 parameter(s) to control exactly how it behaves. It is one of 369 commands you can drag into a workflow in the visual builder — no scripting required.
What it does
Extract text or an attribute from HTML (text or file) using a CSS selector.
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HTML | multiline | Optional | Supports variables | |
| HTML file (optional) | file | Optional | Example: C:/page.html Supports variables | |
| CSS selector | string | Required | Example: h1.title | |
| Attribute (blank = text) | string | Optional | Example: href Supports variables | |
| All matches | dropdownFirst · All (list) | Required | First | |
| Store result in | variable | Required | Example: value |
How to use Extract From HTML
- 1
Open AutoFlowRPA and drag the Extract From HTML command from the Convert group onto the canvas.
- 2
Set its parameters in the side panel — Extract From HTML has 6 configurable field(s).
- 3
Connect it into your workflow and press Run. Everything executes locally on your machine.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Extract From HTML command do?
Extract text or an attribute from HTML (text or file) using a CSS selector.
Which group does the Extract From HTML command belong to?
Extract From HTML is part of the Convert group. AutoFlowRPA ships with 369+ ready-made commands you can combine without code.
Does the Extract From HTML command take any parameters?
Yes — Extract From HTML has 6 configurable field(s), all editable in the visual node editor.
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