EXCEL Find / replace values function

The EXCEL Find / replace values function in RPA.

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This article describes the RPA Excel functionality to find / replace values.

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


Description

The EXCEL Find / replace values function allows you to find / replace values.


Setting it up

To use the EXCEL Find / replace values function, follow these instructions:

{{popups:rpas/add:action=excel-replace}}

Once on a process map:

  1. Navigate to the process where you would like to add the EXCEL Find / replace values 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 Find / replace values option
  5. Click "Add" once you are done

Input parameters

ParameterRequiredTypeDefaultDescription
CellYesText-The cell or range to search (e.g. A1:D10)
Find / Replace pairsYesTable-Text to find and its replacement

Output variables

This action does not produce output variables.


Errors

ErrorDescription
File not openThe Excel file must be open
Invalid cellThe cell reference is not valid

Tips

  • Search and replace within the specified range
  • Use a range like A:A to replace within an entire column

Related functions

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