EXCEL Copy column function

The EXCEL Copy column function in RPA.

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This article describes the RPA Excel functionality to copy column.

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


Description

The EXCEL Copy column function allows you to copy column.


Setting it up

To use the EXCEL Copy column function, follow these instructions:

{{popups:rpas/add:action=excel-copy-column}}

Once on a process map:

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

Input parameters

ParameterRequiredTypeDefaultDescription
SheetYesText-The name of the sheet
ColumnYesText-The column name to copy

Output variables

This action does not produce output variables.


Errors

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

Tips

  • The column data is copied to the clipboard for pasting

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