EXCEL Move function

The EXCEL Move function in RPA.

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This article describes the RPA Excel functionality to move.

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


Description

The EXCEL Move function allows you to move.


Setting it up

To use the EXCEL Move function, follow these instructions:

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

Once on a process map:

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

Input parameters

ParameterRequiredTypeDefaultDescription
SheetYesText-The name of the sheet
Direction / Total pairsYesTable-Direction (up/down/left/right) and number of cells to move

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

Tips

  • Use this to navigate within the sheet relative to the current position

Related functions

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