Purpose
Use Extract Text for quick one-off values such as headings, counts, author names, dates, prices, or href attributes.
How it works
- Finds elements by CSS selector or XPath.
- Extracts text content by default.
- Extracts the named attribute when an attribute is configured.
- Can return one match or multiple matches.
Configuration fields
| Field | Required | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Element Selector | Yes | - | CSS selector or XPath for the element to read. |
| Extract from multiple elements | No | false | Return all matching elements instead of only the first. |
| Attribute Name | No | - | Optional attribute such as href, src, title, alt, or data-id. |
Output
Text, attribute value, or a list of values.
Usage notes
- Use Structured Export instead when you need row-and-column CSV output.
- Use attribute mode to capture URLs from links or image sources from img tags.
- Turn on multiple only when each match is equally meaningful.