EXCEL Paste into a cell / range function

The EXCEL Paste into a cell / range function in RPA.

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This article describes the RPA Excel functionality to paste into a cell / range.

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


Description

The EXCEL Paste into a cell / range function allows you to paste into a cell / range.


Setting it up

To use the EXCEL Paste into a cell / range function, follow these instructions:

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Once on a process map:

  1. Navigate to the process where you would like to add the EXCEL Paste into a cell / range 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 Paste into a cell / range option
  5. Click "Add" once you are done

Input parameters

ParameterRequiredTypeDefaultDescription
File pathYesTextFull path to the Excel file.
SheetYesTextName of the sheet.
CellYesTextTarget cell reference to paste into.
VariableYesTextVariable containing the data to paste.
Paste typeYesSelectAllWhat to paste: All, Values, Formulas, Formats, etc.
TransposeNoBooleanOffTranspose rows and columns when pasting.
Unique onlyNoBooleanOffPaste only unique values.

Output variables

This action does not produce any output variables.


Errors

ErrorDescription
Cell not foundThe target cell reference is invalid.

Tips

  • Use 'Values' paste type to remove formulas and keep only the calculated values.

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