EXCEL Clear a cell / range’s validation function

The EXCEL Clear a cell / range’s validation function in RPA.

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This article describes the RPA Excel functionality to clear a cell / range’s validation.

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


Description

The EXCEL Clear a cell / range’s validation function allows you to clear a cell / range’s validation.


Setting it up

To use the EXCEL Clear a cell / range’s validation function, follow these instructions:

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Once on a process map:

  1. Navigate to the process where you would like to add the EXCEL Clear a cell / range’s validation 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 Clear a cell / range’s validation option
  5. Click "Add" once you are done

Input parameters

ParameterRequiredTypeDefaultDescription
CellYesText-The cell or range to clear validation from

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

  • Removes data validation rules from the specified cells

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