EXCEL Remove named range function

The EXCEL Remove named range function deletes a named range from the workbook.

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This article describes the RPA Excel functionality to remove a named range.

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


Description

The EXCEL Remove named range function deletes a named range from the workbook. The cells and their values are not affected – only the name reference is removed.


Setting it up

To use the EXCEL Remove named 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 Remove named 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 Remove named range option
  5. Click "Add" once you are done

Input parameters

ParameterRequiredTypeDefaultDescription
File pathYesTextFull path to the Excel file.
Range nameYesTextName of the named range to remove.

Output variables

This action does not produce any output variables.


Errors

ErrorDescription
File not openThe Excel file must be open.
Named range not foundThe specified named range does not exist.

Tips

  • Removing a named range does not delete the cells or their values.
  • Any formulas referencing the named range will show a #NAME? error after removal.

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