EXCEL Add columns function

The EXCEL Add columns function in RPA.

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This article describes the RPA Excel functionality to add columns.

For a full list of available functions, please read EXCEL functions.


Description

The EXCEL Add columns function allows you to add columns.


Setting it up

To use the EXCEL Add columns function, follow these instructions:

{{popups:rpas/add:action=excel-add-column}}

Once on a process map:

  1. Navigate to the process where you would like to add the EXCEL Add columns function
  2. Click on the green button’s drop-down (right side of the green button labelled “Process”)
  3. On the menu that appears, click on the “+ Activity” item
  4. From here you can select the EXCEL Add columns option
  5. Click "Add" once you are done

Input parameters

ParameterRequiredTypeDefaultDescription
SheetYesText-The name of the sheet
ColumnsYesTextarea-Column names to add, separated by line breaks

Output variables

This action does not produce output variables.


Errors

ErrorDescription
File not openThe Excel file must be open before using this function
Sheet not foundThe specified sheet does not exist

Tips

  • Separate multiple column names with line breaks
  • Columns are added to the right of existing data

Related functions

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