Which option enables you to capture and return values to a cloud flow?

The ability to capture and return values to a cloud flow is facilitated by setting a variable. When you use "Set variable," you assign a specific value to that variable, which can then be utilized later in the flow for various operations. This function is critical in maintaining state and passing data effectively throughout the different stages of a cloud flow, allowing for dynamic responses and outcomes based on the values held in those variables.

In the context of Power Automate, this often involves creating a flow where data must be manipulated or accessed across different actions. By using the "Set variable" action, you ensure that the value is stored and can be retrieved or referenced later in the flow, leading to more cohesive and functional automation processes.

Other options do not specifically serve this purpose. "Increase variable" would be used for incrementing numeric values, "Start recorder" relates to initiating a recording for desktop flows rather than capturing values for cloud flows, and "Create a new action" simply refers to adding a new step without inherently capturing or returning values. Thus, setting a variable is the most appropriate and effective option for the requirement stated.