EXCEL Remove rows function

The EXCEL Remove rows function in RPA.

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This article describes the RPA Excel functionality to remove rows.

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


Description

The EXCEL Remove rows function allows you to remove rows.


Setting it up

To use the EXCEL Remove rows function, follow these instructions:

{{popups:rpas/add:action=excel-remove-rows}}

Once on a process map:

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

Input parameters

ParameterRequiredTypeDefaultDescription
File pathYesTextFull path to the Excel file.
SheetYesTextName of the target sheet.
Remove byYesToggleConditionsRemove rows by conditions or by specific row numbers.
ConditionsNoKey-ValueColumn / Operator / Value conditions (when removing by conditions).
Row numbersNoTextLine-break separated row numbers to remove (when removing by row numbers).
Trim whitespaceNoBooleanOffTrim whitespace from values before comparing.
Case insensitiveNoBooleanOffIgnore case when comparing values.

Output variables

This action does not produce any output variables.


Errors

ErrorDescription
Sheet not foundThe specified sheet does not exist.

Tips

  • Use conditions to remove rows dynamically based on data, e.g. remove all rows where Status = 'Cancelled'.

Related functions

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