# Read Text

> `UiPath.Word.Activities.WordReadText`

`UiPath.Word.Activities.WordReadText`

## Description

Reads the text from a Word document and stores it in a string variable. The text is copied without formatting. This activity must be added inside a [Use Word File](https://docs.uipath.com/activities/other/latest/productivity/word-application-scope) activity.

## Configuring the activity

#### In the body of the activity

* **Save to** - Select Plus   on the right side of the field, select **Save for Later Use**, enter a name for the saved value, and select **Save**. Alternatively, select an Excel file, and then a cell where to paste the text, or select **Open in Advanced Editor**and enter a VB expression.

#### Properties panel

**Common**

* **DisplayName** - The name displayed for the activity in the Designer panel.

**Misc**

* **Private** - If selected, the values of variables and arguments are no longer logged at Verbose level.

**Output**

* **Text** - See **Save to** in the body of the activity.