EXCEL save function

The EXCEL save function allows you to save changes made to an Excel workbook.

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This article describes the RPA Excel functionality to save changes made to a workbook.

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


Description

The EXCEL save function allows you to save changes made to an Excel workbook.


Setting it up

To use the EXCEL save function, follow these instructions:

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

Once on a process map:

  1. Navigate to the process where you would like to add the EXCEL save 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, which will make a new form appear
  4. From here you can select the EXCEL save option
  5. Click "Add" once you are done

Inputs

  • File path: The full path to the document you want to save

Input parameters

ParameterRequiredTypeDefaultDescription
File pathYesTextFull path to the Excel file to save.

Output variables

This action does not produce any output variables.


Errors

ErrorDescription
File not foundThe specified file is not open or does not exist.
File is read-onlyThe file cannot be saved because it is read-only.

Tips

  • Always save before closing a file to preserve changes.
  • Use 'Save as' if you need to save to a different location.

Related functions

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