How to Use a Switch Statement in a JavaScript Code Step

How to Use a Switch Statement in a JavaScript Code Step
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The Purpose

Need to translate from an input value to an output value?

A switch statement can do just that!

NOTE: Similar to the concept of a Lookup Table: https://zapier.com/help/create/format/create-lookup-tables-in-zaps

How to Configure

NOTE: All values are treated as strings.

Copy the Code

LOGIC: Takes a Value input and compares it to the case conditions in the switch statement.

  • If a match is found, the execution stops, and the original value is translated to the new value.
  • If no match is found, then the original value is returned.
let Value = inputData.Value;

// 'break' will stops the execution

switch (Value) {
case "1":
Value = "Low";
break; // stops the execution
case "2":
Value = "Mid";
break;
case "3":
Value = "High";
}

output = [{Value}];

The Results

Contribution by Troy Tessalone

Troy is a Certified Zapier Expert who automates workflows with no-code and low-code apps to help clients save time and make money.


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