UI Set Element Text
Type text into an editable control.
Overview
UI Set Element Text is a no-code automation step in the UI Automation category of AutoFlowRPA. It performs its action in a single step when the workflow reaches it. You can configure 5 parameter(s) to control exactly how it behaves. This step runs on Windows. It is one of 369 commands you can drag into a workflow in the visual builder — no scripting required.
What it does
Type text into an editable control.
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Window title (substring) | string | Optional | Leave blank to search the whole desktop (e.g. pop-up menu items and drop-downs that have no window of their own). Example: Calculator Supports variables | |
| Find control by | dropdownName · AutomationId · ControlType | Required | Name | |
| Control identifier | string | Required | Name / AutomationId / ControlType depending on 'Find by'. Example: OK Supports variables | |
| Control type (optional) | string | Optional | Narrow the match to a UIA control type such as MenuItem, ListItem or Button. Combined with the Name this disambiguates pop-up / context-menu items. Example: MenuItem | |
| Text | string | Required | Supports variables |
How to use UI Set Element Text
- 1
Open AutoFlowRPA and drag the UI Set Element Text command from the UI Automation group onto the canvas.
- 2
Set its parameters in the side panel — UI Set Element Text has 5 configurable field(s).
- 3
Connect it into your workflow and press Run. Everything executes locally on your machine.
Frequently asked questions
What does the UI Set Element Text command do?
Type text into an editable control.
Which group does the UI Set Element Text command belong to?
UI Set Element Text is part of the UI Automation group. AutoFlowRPA ships with 369+ ready-made commands you can combine without code.
Does the UI Set Element Text command take any parameters?
Yes — UI Set Element Text has 5 configurable field(s), all editable in the visual node editor.
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