EXCEL Paste column function

The EXCEL Paste column function in RPA.

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This article describes the RPA Excel functionality to paste column.

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


Description

The EXCEL Paste column function allows you to paste column.


Setting it up

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

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

Once on a process map:

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

Input parameters

ParameterRequiredTypeDefaultDescription
SheetYesText-The name of the sheet
ColumnYesText-The target column name

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

  • Pastes previously copied column data into the target column

Related functions

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