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This article describes the RPA Excel functionality to read a note from a cell.
For a full list of available functions, please read EXCEL functions.
Description
The EXCEL Get note function reads the note (comment) text from a cell and stores it in a variable. Returns null if the cell has no note.
Setting it up
To use the EXCEL Get note 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 Get note 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 Get note 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 address (e.g. A1). |
| Variable | Yes | Text | – | Variable name to store the note text in. |
Output variables
| Variable | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| {variable} | Text | The note text from the cell, or null if no note exists. |
Errors
| Error | Description |
|---|---|
| File not open | The Excel file must be open. |
| Sheet not found | The specified sheet does not exist. |
| Invalid cell | The cell reference is not valid. |
Tips
- Returns null if the cell has no note – check the variable before using it.
- Use this to read review comments or annotations from shared workbooks.