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# Set up an Extraction Rules activity for NLP

> Add an NLP Extraction Rules activity, select fields, configure search elements, debug, and test it on supported languages in Advanced Designer.

You will only be able to add this activity if at least one supported language is selected for the skill. The following languages are supported: English, Russian, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese (Standard), Japanese, and Dutch.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Add the activity">
    On the **Activities** tab, add an Extraction Rules activity to the document processing flow.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select fields">
    In the **Activity Properties** pane, select the fields to be extracted by the activity.

    All text fields are selected for a new Extraction Rules activity by default.

    You can add multiple field instances inside NLP Extraction Rules. All the extracted instances of elements are displayed in the **Result** section of the **Properties** pane.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open Activity Editor">
    Click **Activity Editor**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure the activity">
    1. Create and configure search elements to locate auxiliary objects and field values.
    2. Map search elements to fields you would like to extract.
    3. Debug the Extraction Rules activity, adjusting the search element properties until all desired data can be successfully extracted.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Test the activity">
    Click **Test Activity**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review results">
    When the operation completes, review the results. If you are not satisfied with the results, adjust the activity and test it again.
  </Step>
</Steps>