Excel: Sort columns

Remove columns from a sheet.

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Remove columns from a sheet.

Runs on: macOS and Windows only.

Add it to a process

In the process designer, open the Add step tab. Find Sort columns under Excel › Columns, or type its name in the search box, and drag it onto the canvas.

Fields

FieldRequiredWhat it does
File pathYesEnter the file path, or use a variable such as {folder::desktop::path}\file.xlsx.
SheetYesName of the sheet in the Excel file. Supports wildcards: * matches any characters.
ColumnsYesThe column header(s) to use as key(s) for matching

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Errors

ErrorDescription
File not openThe Excel file must be open
Sheet not foundThe specified sheet does not exist

Tips

  • Rearranges columns to match the specified order
  • Columns not listed are placed after the listed ones

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