EXCEL Select a range function

The EXCEL Select a range function in RPA.

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This article describes the RPA Excel functionality to select a range.

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


Description

The EXCEL Select a range function allows you to select a range.


Setting it up

To use the EXCEL Select a range function, follow these instructions:

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

Once on a process map:

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

Input parameters

ParameterRequiredTypeDefaultDescription
CellYesText-The cell or range to select (e.g. A1:D10)

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

  • Selects the specified cell or range in the active sheet

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