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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:
- Navigate to the process where you would like to add the EXCEL Sort function
- Click on the green button’s drop-down (right side of the green button labelled “Process”)
- On the menu that appears, click on the “+ Activity” item
- From here you can select the EXCEL Sort option
- Click "Add" once you are done
Input parameters
| Parameter | Required | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| File path | Yes | Text | – | Full path to the Excel file. |
| Sheet | Yes | Text | – | Name of the target sheet. |
| Columns | Yes | Text | – | Column names to sort by (line-break separated for multiple). |
| Order | Yes | Select | Ascending | Sort order: Ascending or Descending. |
Output variables
This action does not produce any output variables.
Errors
| Error | Description |
|---|---|
| Sheet not found | The specified sheet does not exist. |
| Column not found | One of the specified column names does not exist. |
Tips
- Sort by multiple columns by entering each column name on a new line.