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# Text to Boolean

> Transform text into a true/false output.

Use the **Text to Boolean** feature when you wish to transform a text input into a boolean true/false output. Is a statement true or false? Is the statement true or false based on a certain context? The **Text to Boolean** feature does this analysis for you.

## Adding the Text to Boolean Feature

#### Data Editor

#### Text to Boolean Data Editor Arcade

Open the table where you want to use the **Text to Boolean** column.

Add a new basic text column for the **Input**. Any text column can be used for the input, so if you've created a computed column with a text result, you can use that column as well.

* New columns added with the plus button will always appear on the right. If you'd like to add a column somewhere else in your data, you can select the dropdown menu on an existing column and choose **Add column right.** You can also click and drag columns to rearrange them.

Add a **Text to Boolean** column to store the result. Search for 'Text to Boolean' or navigate to AI → Text to Boolean.

For **Instructions,** enter custom text to create more specificity for your prompt.

For the **Input**, select the **Input** column created previously.

**Note:** If the action is to be triggered in the Workflow Editor, then add a [Basic Boolean Column](/docs/essentials/basic-columns/boolean) where the result will be stored.

Click on **Done**.

#### Layout Editor

#### Text to Boolean Layout Arcade

If you have not yet set up the columns you'll need in the Data Editor, start there.

Add a component that supports actions such as [Button](/docs/essentials/components/button), [Hint](/docs/essentials/components/hint), or [Rich Text](/docs/essentials/components/rich-text).

In the configuration panel on the right, in the **Actions** menu, select **Text to Boolean.**

Name the action and choose an icon.

For **Instructions,** enter custom text to create more specificity for your prompt.

For **Input**, choose the column where the input text is stored, or enter custom text.

For **Results,** select the column where the results should be stored.

To display the text that results from the action, add a [Text Component](/docs/essentials/components/text) and use your results column as the source. This will instantly show the generated text to your users.

To enable users to adjust the instructions, add a [Text Entry Component](/docs/essentials/components/entry) pointing to an **Instructions** column with the adjustments you want made.

To enable users to adjust the input, add a [Text Entry Component](/docs/essentials/components/entry) pointing to the **Input** column to be able to change the input.

#### Workflow Editor

#### Text to Boolean Action Editor Arcade

If you have not yet set up the columns you'll need in the Data Editor, start there.

Select the (**+**) plus symbol or the **+ New Workflow** button.

Select the data source of the screen where the action is triggered.

Add **Text to Boolean** as the first step of the workflow.

For **Instructions,** enter custom text to create more specificity for your prompt.

For the **Input** and **Result** fields, use the **Input** and **Result** columns created previously.

Optionally, add a [Show Notification](/docs/automation/actions/show-notification) action at the end of the workflow to notify the user.

## Frequently Asked Questions

#### Is Text to Boolean available on all plans?

The **Text to Boolean** feature requires a paid plan. [Browse our plans to find the right fit for you.](https://www.glideapps.com/pricing)

#### How does Text to Boolean consume updates?

The **Text to Boolean** feature will use one update every time it is triggered.