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Activate Excel worksheet

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Written by Sophie
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Definition and Usage

This command activates a specified worksheet in an Excel file. It allows you to switch between different worksheets in an open Excel workbook by selecting either the worksheet name or its index position.


Parameter Values

Input parameters

Parameter

Description

Possible Values

Required

Options / Notes

Excel instance

Select an Excel instance to identify the instance to operate on

Yes

Must be created via "Launch Excel" or "Get active Excel worksheet" command

Selection method

Choose how to select the worksheet

By worksheet name, By worksheet index

Yes

Worksheet name

Enter the name of the worksheet to select

Yes (if selecting by name)

Worksheet index

Enter the position of the worksheet (starting from 1)

Yes (if selecting by index)

Error handling

Parameter Name

Description

Throw error & stop

When an error occurs, the action will trigger an error and stop the execution of the entire app.

Retry command

If an error occurs, the action will retry the command in an attempt to resolve the issue and continue the process.

Ignore error & continue

When an error occurs, the action will be ignored, and the workflow will continue without interruption.

Variables produced

This action doesn't produce any variables.


Using Variables in Conditions

You can use variables in the worksheet name or worksheet index fields by clicking the {x} icon. This allows you to dynamically select worksheets based on values determined during workflow execution. Ensure that the variable type matches the expected input type - text for worksheet name and number for worksheet index.


Notes

  • Before using this command, ensure that a valid Excel instance has been created and the target file is open.

  • If the specified worksheet name or index cannot be found, the command will result in an error.

  • Worksheet index starts from 1, with the leftmost tab in the Excel file being 1.

  • When selecting by name, the worksheet name is case-sensitive and must match exactly.

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