# GetLiteralText()

> Retrieves the literal text contained in this format. Excludes escaped chars, and does not include the text of placeholders.

## Definition

* **Type:** Method
* **Namespace:** [Unity.SmartStrings.Core.Parsing](/engine/6000.7/script-reference/unity/smartstrings/core/parsing.md)
* **Assembly:** UnityEngine.SmartStringsModule

```csharp
public string GetLiteralText()
```

### Returns

| Type                                                           | Description                                                                         |
| -------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| [string](https://learn.microsoft.com/dotnet/api/system.string) | The literal text of this format, excluding escaped characters and placeholder text. |