# Split String

Source: [https://docs.virtosoftware.com/docs/virto-workflow-automation-web-part/virto-sharepoint-workflow-activities-kit-sharepoint-2013-workflow-platform/string-activities/split-string/](https://docs.virtosoftware.com/docs/virto-workflow-automation-web-part/virto-sharepoint-workflow-activities-kit-sharepoint-2013-workflow-platform/string-activities/split-string/)
Product: Virto Workflow Automation Web Part
Updated: 2026-08-12


This activity allows splitting string by specified substring to the string array. SharePoint Designer phrase

![SharePoint Designer phrase for the Split String workflow activity](https://img-docs.virtosoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/split_string_1.png)

## **Parameters**

Output parameters


| Parameter | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| SplitResult | The dictionary that representsa collection of substrings | Variable:splitResult |


Input parameters


| Parameter | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Source String | Source string | test1;test2;test3;test4 |
| Separate Symbols | Separator string | ;,#; |


Example

![Example of the Split String activity splitting a source string into an array using a separator](https://img-docs.virtosoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/split_string_2.png)