Insert a Table

Inserts a table into an Excel worksheet.

Overview

This procedure inserts a table into an Excel worksheet. The output is a modified worksheet with the table inserted.

The modified worksheet is not saved into the original Excel file.

Syntax

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

insert the table into the worksheet

What does it do?

Begins table insertion into the current worksheet.

Where does it go?

This phrase should be written on a new line.

Is it required?

✅ Yes — This phrase is required.

Does it require data?

✅ Yes — A reference to the worksheet must be defined in the automation.

the location is "A1"

What does it do?

Specifies where to insert the table.

Where does it go?

Indented under insert the table into the worksheet where.

Is it required?

✅ Yes — This phrase is required.

Does it require data?

✅ Yes — Replace A1 with a cell reference (e.g., "A1", "B2").

Example

the location is "B2"

the headers are header1, header2, header3 ...

What does it do?

Optionally specifies custom table headers.

Where does it go?

Indented under insert the table into the worksheet where.

Is it required?

❌ No — This phrase is optional.

Does it require data?

✅ Yes — Replace header1, header2, header3, etc. with a list of header names.

Example

the headers are "Name", "Age", "Department"

Examples

1. Insert Table at Specific Location

Inserts a table starting at cell B2.

insert the table into the worksheet where
    the location is "B2"

2. Insert Table with Custom Headers

Inserts a table with specified headers.

insert the table into the worksheet where
    the location is "A1"
    the headers are "Employee ID", "Name", "Salary"