# Element.getText

Read fresh element text.

```js
element.getText()
```

## Arguments

No arguments.

## Returns

Text value supplied by the element.

## Example

```js
const element = UIHelper.waitForElement({id: "target", visible: true, enabled: true}, 5000);
console.log(element.getText());
```

## Notes

Stale elements throw; reacquire after navigation. Read several fields with getAttributes() in one call.

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