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.
Does it require input data? ⛔ No — This phrase does not require input data.
Is it required? ✅ Yes — This phrase is required in the syntax.
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.
Does it require input data? ✅ Yes — A Text value should be specified.
Is it required? ✅ Yes — This phrase is required in the syntax.
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"
