# Use Tokens in the Editor

The new **Input Attributes** view in Nected makes it much easier to access and use the token values available to your rule or workflow directly inside the editor . Whether you're working in a **JS Editor**, **Formula Editor**, **JSON Editor**, or **List Editor**, you can now search, drag, and drop attributes right where you need them — without typing or memorizing names.

### Accessing Input Attributes

Whenever you open an editor (JS, Formula, JSON, or List), you’ll now see an **Input Attributes panel** on the left side of the screen.

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This panel automatically lists all available attributes for the current rule or workflow context, grouped under clear sections such as:

* **Input Attributes:** Values you've added as inputs received from the Input Attribute in rule, and from triggers (like API inputs or events) in workflow.
* **Output Data attributes:** Values coming from the output of the rule which then you can use inside the editor.
* **Additional Data Attributes:** Values you've set as addition data.
* **Global Attributes:** Shared variables available across the workspace
* **System Attributes:** Built-in values automatically managed by Nected (like timestamps, IDs, etc.)
* **Node Attributes (for workflows):** Values coming from previous nodes

### Using the Input Attributes Panel

1. **Search and Filter**\
   At the top of the Input Attributes panel, there’s a search bar. You can quickly search by attribute name or filter through groups to find exactly what you need.<br>

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2. **Expand Attribute Groups**\
   Click any group (for example, *Trigger Attributes* or *Global Attributes*) to view the list of available attributes. Each attribute shows its **name** and **current value** (if available).
3. **Drag and Drop Attributes**\
   Once you find the attribute you want to use, simply **drag** it from the left panel and **drop** it inside the editor field.

   * In **JS or Formula Editors**, attributes will appear inline within your logic.
   * In **JSON or List Editors**, they will be added as part of the object or list structure.

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4. **Preview Attribute Details**\
   After inserting an attribute, you can **click on it** directly in the editor to view more details—such as its type, source, or current value.
5. **Editing and Validation**\
   The editor automatically validates references to input attributes. If an attribute changes or becomes unavailable, it’s highlighted so you can fix it easily.

### Example Use Cases

* **In JS Editor:**\
  Drag a *Trigger Attribute* like `order_id` into a formula:

  ```js
  if ({{order_id}} > 1000) {
    return 'High Value Order';
  }
  ```
* **In JSON Editor:**\
  Insert an input attribute as part of a payload:

  ```json
  {
    "order_id": {{order_id}},
    "status": "confirmed"
  }
  ```
* **In Workflows:**\
  Use attributes from previous nodes (like responses or calculated values) directly in **Set Variable** or **Response** nodes.

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The new Input Attributes view simplifies how you handle data inside Nected:

* No need to remember or type variable names
* Consistent drag-and-drop experience across all editors
* Quicker access to real-time values during workflow setup

With this update, building logic in Nected feels faster, more visual, and less error-prone.