EXCEL Set a cell’s validation function

The EXCEL Set a cell’s validation function in RPA.

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This article describes the RPA Excel functionality to set a cell’s validation.

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


Description

The EXCEL Set a cell’s validation function allows you to set a cell’s validation.


Setting it up

To use the EXCEL Set a cell’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 Set a cell’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 Set a cell’s validation option
  5. Click "Add" once you are done

Input parameters

ParameterRequiredTypeDefaultDescription
CellYesText-The cell or range to set validation on
Validation / listYesTextarea-Validation list items, separated by line breaks

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

  • Creates a dropdown list validation on the specified cells
  • Each line becomes an option in the dropdown

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