WORD Replace function

The WORD Replace function in RPA.

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This article describes the RPA Word functionality to replace.

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


Description

The WORD Replace function allows you to replace.


Setting it up

To use the WORD Replace function, follow these instructions:

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

Once on a process map:

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

Input parameters

ParameterRequiredTypeDefaultDescription
FileYesText-The path to the Word file
FindYesText-The text to find
ReplaceYesText-The replacement text

Output variables

This action does not produce output variables.


Errors

ErrorDescription
File not foundThe file does not exist
Text not foundThe search text was not found

Tips

  • Finds and replaces the first occurrence of text in the document

Related functions

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