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# GetValue

## Overview

Returns the value from the specified AMPscript variable in the current script context

### Syntax

GetValue(1)

### Function Properties

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| Ordinal | Type   |              | Description                                       |
| ------- | ------ | ------------ | ------------------------------------------------- |
| **1**   | string | **Required** | AMPscript variable from which to return the value |

## Example

```
<script runat=server>
     var example = Platform.Variable.GetValue('@AMPscriptValue');
</script>
```