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have.text

Use Cypress assertions or jQuery methods to read element text and input values. Use .then() with .get(0) when you need the native DOM element.

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Syntax

cy.get(selector).should('have.text', expected)
cy.get(selector).should('have.value', expected)
cy.get(selector).invoke('text')
cy.get(selector).invoke('val')

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  • cy.get()
  • cy.contains()
  • cy.invoke()
  • cy.then()
  • cy.should()
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Source: Frequently asked questions: Cypress App. Checked 2026-11-03.