EXCEL Set background color function

The EXCEL Set background color function in RPA.

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This article describes the RPA Excel functionality to set background color.

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


Description

The EXCEL Set background color function allows you to set background color.


Setting it up

To use the EXCEL Set background color function, follow these instructions:

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

Once on a process map:

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

Input parameters

ParameterRequiredTypeDefaultDescription
SheetYesText-The name of the sheet
VariableYesText-Variable to store the result
Color / Cell pairsYesTable-Pairs of color value and cell reference

Output variables

VariableTypeDescription
VariableTextThe result of the color operation

Errors

ErrorDescription
File not openThe Excel file must be open
Sheet not foundThe specified sheet does not exist

Tips

  • Use this to set background colors on cells

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