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This article describes the RPA Excel functionality to copy a cell / range.
For a full list of available functions, please read EXCEL functions.
Description
The EXCEL Copy a cell / range function allows you to copy a cell / range.
Setting it up
To use the EXCEL Copy a cell / range 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 Copy a cell / range 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 Copy a cell / range 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. |
| Cell | Yes | Text | – | Cell or range reference to copy (e.g. A1 or A1:B10). |
| Variable | Yes | Text | – | Variable to store the copied content. |
| Append | No | Boolean | Off | Append to existing variable data instead of overwriting. |
Output variables
| Variable | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Variable | Text | The copied cell value or range data. |
Errors
| Error | Description |
|---|---|
| Cell not found | The specified cell reference is invalid. |
Tips
- Use a range like A1:D10 to copy multiple cells at once.