EXCEL Add sheets function

The EXCEL Add sheets function in RPA.

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This article describes the RPA Excel functionality to add sheets.

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


Description

The EXCEL Add sheets function allows you to add sheets.


Setting it up

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

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

Once on a process map:

  1. Navigate to the process where you would like to add the EXCEL Add sheets 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 sheets option
  5. Click "Add" once you are done

Input parameters

ParameterRequiredTypeDefaultDescription
File pathYesTextFull path to the Excel file.
SheetYesTextName for the new sheet.

Output variables

This action does not produce any output variables.


Errors

ErrorDescription
Sheet already existsA sheet with this name already exists in the workbook.

Tips

  • Use 'Ensure sheet exists' if you want to create the sheet only when it does not already exist.

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