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This article describes the RPA Excel functionality to create a structured Excel table from a data range.
For a full list of available functions, please read EXCEL functions.
Description
The EXCEL Add table function creates a structured Excel table from a data range. Tables provide automatic filtering, styling, and structured references.
Setting it up
To use the EXCEL Add table function, follow these instructions:
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Once on a process map:
- Navigate to the process where you would like to add the EXCEL Add table function
- Click on the green button's drop-down (right side of the green button labelled "Process")
- On the menu that appears, click on the "+ Activity" item
- From here you can select the EXCEL Add table option
- Click "Add" once you are done
Input parameters
| Parameter | Required | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| File path | Yes | Text | – | Full path to the Excel file. |
| Sheet | Yes | Text | – | Name of the sheet. |
| Table name | Yes | Text | – | Name for the table. |
| Data range | No | Text | Used range | Data range (e.g. A1:D10). Defaults to the used range. |
| Table style | No | Text | TableStyleMedium2 | Table style (e.g. TableStyleMedium2). |
| First row contains headers | No | Boolean | On | Whether the first row contains headers. |
Output variables
This action does not produce any output variables.
Errors
| Error | Description |
|---|---|
| File not open | The Excel file must be open. |
| Sheet not found | The specified sheet does not exist. |
| Invalid range | The data range is not valid. |
| Table name exists | A table with this name already exists. |
Tips
- Table names must be unique within the workbook.
- Use List tables to see all tables in a sheet.
- Tables provide structured references like TableName[ColumnName] in formulas.