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Set text on text element

Function: Set text on text element​

This action allows you to dynamically update the content of a text display area (like a label, paragraph, or heading) on your application's screen. You can use it to show messages, update information, or display dynamic data to your users without needing to refresh the entire page.

Input​

  • Element (Required): This is the specific text display area on your application's page that you want to modify. You'll typically select this directly from your application's design interface.
  • Value: This is the new text you want to display in the chosen 'Element'. If no text is provided, the action will not proceed.

Output​

This action does not produce any direct output values. Its effect is visible on the application's user interface by changing the text of the selected element.

Execution Flow​

Real-Life Examples​

Here are some practical ways you can use the "Set text on text element" action in your applications:

Example 1: Displaying a Personalized Welcome Message​

Imagine you want to greet users by their name after they log in.

  • Inputs:
    • Element: Select a text label on your homepage, for example, named "WelcomeMessage".
    • Value: "Welcome, [User's Name]!" (where [User's Name] is a dynamic value pulled from the logged-in user's profile).
  • Result: When a user logs in, the "WelcomeMessage" label on the homepage instantly updates to show a personalized greeting like "Welcome, Alice!".

Example 2: Showing Form Validation Errors​

When a user submits a form, you might want to display an error message if they missed a required field.

  • Inputs:
    • Element: Select a text field (initially hidden) below your form, for example, named "FormErrorMessage".
    • Value: "Please fill in all required fields before submitting."
  • Result: If a user tries to submit a form with missing information, the "FormErrorMessage" text element becomes visible and displays the validation message, guiding the user to correct their input.

Example 3: Updating a Shopping Cart Item Count​

In an e-commerce application, you can dynamically update the number of items in a user's shopping cart displayed on the screen.

  • Inputs:
    • Element: Select a text element in your navigation bar, for example, named "CartItemCount".
    • Value: "You have [Number of Items] items in your cart." (where [Number of Items] is a dynamic value representing the current count of items in the cart).
  • Result: After a user adds or removes an item from their shopping cart, the "CartItemCount" text element immediately updates to reflect the new total number of items, for example, "You have 3 items in your cart."