# Element.getValue

Read the fresh element value.

```js
element.getValue()
```

## Arguments

No arguments.

## Returns

Element value; type depends on the control.

## Example

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

## Notes

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

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