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Text is one of the fundamental data types in Snappit, used to input and manipulate plain text within a workflow step. Beyond accepting static string values, Snappit's Text input supports dynamic variable interpolation, transforming static fields into powerful, template-driven components.

This makes the Text data type incredibly versatile—allowing you to combine values from other steps, personalize outputs, and orchestrate dynamic browser actions.

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When given text input to for loop iterator value it will iterate over each character of the text

Variable Interpolation (Variable Embedding)​

Snappit enables variable interpolation within text fields, meaning you can embed values from previous steps directly into a text string. This makes it easy to reuse dynamic outputs without manual repetition.

📌 Syntax​

To embed a variable, wrap it in ${...} using the following structure:

Hello ${A-Text-.value}!

If the variable A-Text-.value resolves to World, the resulting text at runtime will be:

Hello World!

This functionality is particularly useful for constructing messages, inputting dynamic search terms, filling forms, composing URLs, and more—based on data processed earlier in the workflow.

🔍 Variable Structure​

Each interpolated variable in Snappit follows a specific format:

${StepIdentifier-VariableType-.ValuePath}

It consists of three parts:

  1. Step Identifier — A unique ID or name of the step where the variable originates (e.g., A-Text-).
  2. Variable Type — Describes the data type or source (like Text, Number, etc.).
  3. Value Path — The exact property being accessed (commonly .value).

For example:

${B-Select-.value}

This references the selected value from a step labeled B with a Select data type.

Variable structure diagram

By leveraging variable interpolation within Text inputs, you can build workflows that are dynamic, adaptable, and context-aware—allowing for smarter automation with less manual setup.