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This article describes the RPA Excel functionality to remove a hyperlink from a cell.
For a full list of available functions, please read EXCEL functions.
Description
The EXCEL Remove hyperlink function removes the hyperlink from a cell while keeping the cell's display text intact. The text remains in the cell but is no longer clickable.
Setting it up
To use the EXCEL Remove hyperlink function, follow these instructions:
{{popups:rpas/add:action=excel-remove-hyperlink}}
Once on a process map:
- Navigate to the process where you would like to add the EXCEL Remove hyperlink 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 Remove hyperlink 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). |
Output variables
This action does not produce any output variables.
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
- The display text in the cell is preserved – only the link is removed.
- Use Clear cell if you want to remove both the link and the text.