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This article describes the RPA Excel functionality to autofill columns.
For a full list of available functions, please read EXCEL functions.
Description
The EXCEL Autofill columns function allows you to autofill columns.
Setting it up
To use the EXCEL Autofill columns function, follow these instructions:
{{popups:rpas/add:action=excel-autofill}}
Once on a process map:
- Navigate to the process where you would like to add the EXCEL Autofill columns 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 Autofill columns option
- Click "Add" once you are done
Input parameters
| Parameter | Required | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cell | No | Text | - | The cell reference or range to autofill (e.g. A1:A10) |
Output variables
This action does not produce output variables.
Errors
| Error | Description |
|---|---|
| File not open | The Excel file must be open |
| Invalid cell | The cell reference is not valid |
Tips
- If no cell is specified, the currently selected cell is used
- Autofill extends formulas and patterns in the selected range