WORD Extract data function

The WORD Extract data function in RPA.

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This article describes the RPA Word functionality to extract data.

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


Description

The WORD Extract data function allows you to extract data.


Setting it up

To use the WORD Extract data function, follow these instructions:

{{popups:rpas/add:action=word-extract}}

Once on a process map:

  1. Navigate to the process where you would like to add the WORD Extract data 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 WORD Extract data option
  5. Click "Add" once you are done

Input parameters

ParameterRequiredTypeDefaultDescription
FileYesText-The path to the Word file
VariableYesText-Variable to store extracted content
CacheNoSelectOnly if validCaching strategy
LanguageNoSelect-Document language

Output variables

VariableTypeDescription
VariableTextThe extracted text content from the Word document

Errors

ErrorDescription
File not foundThe file does not exist
Extraction failedCould not extract content

Tips

  • Extracts text content from Word documents (.docx, .doc)

Related functions

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