EXCEL Sort function

The EXCEL Sort function in RPA.

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This article describes the RPA Excel functionality to sort.

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


Description

The EXCEL Sort function allows you to sort.


Setting it up

To use the EXCEL Sort function, follow these instructions:

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

Once on a process map:

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

Input parameters

ParameterRequiredTypeDefaultDescription
File pathYesTextFull path to the Excel file.
SheetYesTextName of the target sheet.
ColumnsYesTextColumn names to sort by (line-break separated for multiple).
OrderYesSelectAscendingSort order: Ascending or Descending.

Output variables

This action does not produce any output variables.


Errors

ErrorDescription
Sheet not foundThe specified sheet does not exist.
Column not foundOne of the specified column names does not exist.

Tips

  • Sort by multiple columns by entering each column name on a new line.

Related functions

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