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# Workbooks

Converts an Excel file to PDF format.

### Overview

This procedure converts an Excel file to PDF format. If the Excel file contains multiple worksheets, all worksheets are combined into a single PDF document. The conversion handles .xlsx, .xls, and .xlsm file formats.

### Syntax

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

<details>

<summary><code>convert the excel to a pdf</code></summary>

#### What does it do?

Converts the current Excel file to PDF format.

#### 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 excel** must be defined in the automation.

</details>

### Examples

#### 1. Convert Excel to PDF

Converts an Excel file to PDF format.

```
convert the excel to a pdf
```

#### 2. Convert Multi-Sheet Excel to PDF

Converts an Excel file with multiple worksheets to a single PDF.

```
convert the excel to a pdf
```