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Format As Table

UiPath.Excel.Activities.Business.CreateTableX

Description

Formats a range of cells as a table with a specified name. After the table is created, you can reference it later in your automation using its name. The activity can be used with an Excel file selected for a parent Use Excel File activity or with the Project Notebook.

Configuring the activity

Designer panel

  • Destination range - Select Plus on the right side of the field and then, from the menu, select the Excel file and a named range or sheet to format as a table. If you select a sheet, only the range with data is formatted as a table. Alternatively, you can select Indicate in Excel to open the file and select a range directly from the file, Custom Input to enter the range manually, or Open in Advanced Editor to enter a VB expression.

  • New table name - Select Plus on the right side of the field and then, from the menu, select a name for the table using one of the available options:

    • Data from the Project Notebook, a parent Excel file or Outlook account. For example, select a cell in an Excel file, or a field in a selected Outlook email.
    • Use Saved Value - Select a value that you previously saved for later use in the project.
    • Text - Enter the name using the Text Builder.
    • Ask when run - Prompt for a name when the project is executed.
    • Open in Advanced Editor - Enter a VB expression.

Properties panel

Common
  • DisplayName - The name displayed for the activity in the Designer panel.
Input
  • See the options in the body of the activity.
Misc
  • Private - If selected, the values of variables and arguments are no longer logged at Verbose level.
Options
  • Has headers - If selected, the first row in the range is used as a header row for the table. This option is selected by default.
  • Description
  • Configuring the activity
  • Designer panel
  • Properties panel

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