Get a Cell Value

Retrieves the value of a cell in an Excel worksheet.

Overview

This procedure retrieves the value of a specific cell in an Excel worksheet. You can use it to extract text, numbers, or formulas from a given worksheet, which can then be used for validation, further processing, or decision-making within your automation.

Prerequisite Data

These required data elements must be present in the automation before using the procedure.

Data Name	Data Type
the worksheet	Excel Worksheet

Syntax

Below is a line-by-line overview of the automation syntax. Expand each line to learn more.

get the worksheet's cell

What does it do?

Retrieves the value of an Excel worksheet's cell.

Where does it go?

This phrase should be written on a new line.

Is it required?

✅ Yes — This phrase is required in the syntax.

Does it require input data?

⛔ No — This phrase does not require input data.

the cell reference is

What does it do?

The reference of the cell to retrieve (e.g., "A1", "B2").

Where does it go?

This phrase should be indented beneath get the worksheet's cell.

Is it required?

✅ Yes — This phrase is required in the syntax.

Does it require input data?

✅ Yes — A Text value should be specified.

Examples

1. Example 1

open the worksheet at "s3://bucket/key"
get the worksheet's cell

2. Example 2

get the excel's worksheet
    the worksheet name is "Employees"
get the worksheet's cell
    the cell reference is "C1"