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To try the **Compose** action, follow these steps by using the workflow designer. Or, if you prefer working in the code view editor, you can copy the example **Compose** and **Initialize variable** action definitions from this guide into your own logic app's underlying workflow definition: [Data operation code examples - Compose](../logic-apps/logic-apps-data-operations-code-samples.md#compose-action-example). For more information about the **Compose** action in the underlying JSON workflow definition, see the [Compose action](logic-apps-workflow-actions-triggers.md#compose-action).
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To try the **Compose** action, follow these steps by using the workflow designer. Or, if you prefer working in the code view editor, you can copy the example **Compose** and **Initialize variable** action definitions from this guide into your own logic app's underlying workflow definition: [Data operation code examples - Compose](logic-apps-data-operations-code-samples.md#compose-action-example). For more information about the **Compose** action in the underlying JSON workflow definition, see the [Compose action](logic-apps-workflow-actions-triggers.md#compose-action).
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### [Consumption](#tab/consumption)
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1. In the [Azure portal](https://portal.azure.com), Visual Studio, or Visual Studio Code, open your logic app workflow in the designer.
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This example uses the Azure portal and a sample workflow with the **Recurrence** trigger followed by several **Initialize variable** actions. These actions are set up to create two string variables and an integer variable.
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This example uses the Azure portal and a sample workflow with the **Recurrence** trigger followed by several **Variables** actions named **Initialize variable**. These actions are set up to create two string variables and an integer variable.
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1. In your workflow where you want to create the output, follow one of these steps:
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:::image type="content" source="media/logic-apps-perform-data-operations/sample-start-compose-action-consumption.png" alt-text="Screenshot shows Azure portal and designer for example Consumption workflow with Compose action." lightbox="media/logic-apps-perform-data-operations/sample-start-compose-action-consumption.png":::
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* To add an action under the last step, select **New step**.
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1.[Follow these general steps to add the **Data Operations** action named **Compose**](create-workflow-with-trigger-or-action.md?tabs=consumption#add-action).
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* To add an action between steps, move your mouse over the connecting arrow so the plus sign (**+**) appears. Select the plus sign, and then select **Add an action**.
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1. On the designer, select the **Compose** action, if not already selected. In the **Inputs** box, enter the inputs to use for creating the output.
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For this example, follow these steps:
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1.Under the **Choose an operation**search box, select **Built-in**. In the search box, enter **compose**.
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1.In the **Inputs** box, enter the following sample JSON object, including the spacing as shown:
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1. From the actions list, select the action named **Compose**.
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```
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1. In the JSON object, put your cursor in the corresponding locations, select the dynamic content list (lightning icon), and then select the corresponding variable from the list:
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1. In the **Inputs** box, enter the inputs to use for creating the output.
For this example, select inside the **Inputs** box, which opens the dynamic content list. From that list, select the previously created variables:
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The following example shows both added and not yet added variables:
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:::image type="content" source="media/logic-apps-perform-data-operations/configure-compose-action-consumption.png" alt-text="Screenshot shows Consumption workflow, Compose action, dynamic content list, and selected inputs to use." lightbox="media/logic-apps-perform-data-operations/configure-compose-action-consumption.png":::
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The following screenshot shows the finished example**Compose** action:
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The following example shows the finished sample **Compose** action:
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1. Save your workflow. On the designer toolbar, select **Save**.
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### [Standard](#tab/standard)
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1. In the [Azure portal](https://portal.azure.com) or Visual Studio Code, open your logic app workflow in the designer.
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This example uses the Azure portal and a sample workflow with the **Recurrence** trigger followed by several **Variables** actions named **Initialize variable**. These actions are set up to create two string variables and an integer variable.
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1. In your workflow where you want to create the output, follow one of these steps:
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:::image type="content" source="media/logic-apps-perform-data-operations/sample-start-compose-action-standard.png" alt-text="Screenshot shows Azure portal and designer for example Standard workflow with Compose action." lightbox="media/logic-apps-perform-data-operations/sample-start-compose-action-standard.png":::
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* To add an action under the last step, select the plus sign (**+**), and then select **Add an action**.
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1. [Follow these general steps to add the **Data Operations** action named **Compose**](create-workflow-with-trigger-or-action.md?tabs=standard#add-action).
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* To add an action between steps, select the plus sign (**+**) between those steps, and then select **Add an action**.
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1. On the designer, select the **Compose** action, if not already selected. In the **Inputs** box, enter the inputs to use for creating the output.
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1. After the connector gallery opens, [follow these general steps to find the **Data Operations** action named **Compose**](create-workflow-with-trigger-or-action.md?tabs=standard#add-an-action-to-run-a-task).
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For this example, follow these steps:
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> If the connector results box shows the message that **We couldn't find any results for compose**,
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1. In the **Inputs** box, enter the following sample JSON object, including the spacing as shown:
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1. After the action information box opens, in the **Inputs** box, enter the inputs to use for creating the output.
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```
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For this example, select inside the **Inputs** box, and then select the lightning icon, which opens the dynamic content list. From that list, select the previously created variables:
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1. In the JSON object, put your cursor in the corresponding locations, select the dynamic content list (lightning icon), and then select the corresponding variable from the list:
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The following screenshot shows the finished example **Compose** action:
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The following example shows both added and not yet added variables:
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:::image type="content" source="media/logic-apps-perform-data-operations/configure-compose-action-standard.png" alt-text="Screenshot shows Standard workflow, Compose action, dynamic content list, and selected inputs to use." lightbox="media/logic-apps-perform-data-operations/configure-compose-action-standard.png":::
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:::image type="content" source="media/logic-apps-perform-data-operations/finished-compose-action-standard.png" alt-text="Screenshot shows Standard workflow with complete Compose action." lightbox="media/logic-apps-perform-data-operations/finished-compose-action-standard.png":::
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This example continues by using the Office 365 Outlook action named **Send an email**.
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1. In this action, for each box where you want the results to appear, select inside each box, which opens the dynamic content list. From that list, under the **Compose** action, select **Outputs**.
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1. In this action, for each box where you want the results to appear, select inside each box, and then select the dynamic content list. From that list, under the **Compose** action, select **Outputs**.
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For this example, the result appears in the email's body, so add the **Outputs** field to the **Body** box.
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:::image type="content" source="media/logic-apps-perform-data-operations/send-email-compose-action-consumption.png" alt-text="Screenshot shows Consumption workflow designer, the action named Send an email, and output from the preceding Compose action." lightbox="media/logic-apps-perform-data-operations/send-email-compose-action-consumption.png":::
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1. Save your workflow, and then manually run your workflow. On the designer toolbar, select **Run Trigger** > **Run**.
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1. Save your workflow, and then manually run your workflow. On the designer toolbar, select **Run** > **Run**.
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1. In your workflow, add an action that can send you the results from the **Compose** action.
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:::image type="content" source="media/logic-apps-perform-data-operations/send-email-compose-action-standard.png" alt-text="Screenshot shows Consumption workflow designer, the action named Send an email, and output from the preceding Compose action." lightbox="media/logic-apps-perform-data-operations/send-email-compose-action-standard.png":::
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:::image type="content" source="media/logic-apps-perform-data-operations/compose-email-results.png" alt-text="Screenshot shows email with results from the Compose action.":::
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