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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:
- Navigate to the process where you would like to add the WORD Extract data 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 WORD Extract data option
- Click "Add" once you are done
Input parameters
| Parameter | Required | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| File | Yes | Text | - | The path to the Word file |
| Variable | Yes | Text | - | Variable to store extracted content |
| Cache | No | Select | Only if valid | Caching strategy |
| Language | No | Select | - | Document language |
Output variables
| Variable | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Variable | Text | The extracted text content from the Word document |
Errors
| Error | Description |
|---|---|
| File not found | The file does not exist |
| Extraction failed | Could not extract content |
Tips
- Extracts text content from Word documents (.docx, .doc)