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This article describes the RPA Excel functionality to click / select a cell.
For a full list of available functions, please read EXCEL functions.
Description
The EXCEL Click / select a cell function allows you to click / select a cell.
Setting it up
To use the EXCEL Click / select a cell 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 Click / select a cell 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 Click / select a cell option
- Click "Add" once you are done
Input parameters
| Parameter | Required | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cell | Yes | Text | - | The cell reference to click (e.g. A1) |
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
- Use this to select a specific cell before performing other operations