# Return element transform action
## Use case
You have a list of users and you would like to grab the first user in the list.
## Overview
Returns the Nth element of a string or list
## Parameters
Parameter
Description
Required
Element
Element number to Return, starting at 0 for the first element. -1 will return the last element
true
Input String or List
String or list that you would like to return the element of.
true
## Usage
Example 1: Return the first user in a list of users
Input:
**Element:** 0
**Input String or List:**
```json
[
{
"id": 1,
"user": "Bob"
},
{
"id": 2,
"user": "Kim"
},
{
"id": 3,
"user": "Magnus"
},
{
"id": 4,
"user": "Karin"
},
]
```
## Results output
Result of example 1:
```json
{
"id": 1,
"user": "Bob"
}
```
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