# Create an Excel File

### Overview

This procedure create a **new Excel file** *(workbook)*. Worksheet names can be optionally specified to add empty worksheets.

### Syntax

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

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<summary><code>create an excel where</code></summary>

#### What does it do?

Initializes the creation of an Excel File.

#### 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?

❌ No — This phrase does not require data.

</details>

<details>

<summary><code>the file name is "workbook-name.xlsx"</code></summary>

#### What does it do?

Specifies the name of the Excel file to create.

#### Where does it go?

Indented under `create an excel where`.

#### Is it required?

✅ Yes — This phrase is **required**.

#### Does it require data?

✅ Yes — Replace **workbook-name.xlsx** with a text value.

#### Example

```
the file name is "my_workbook.xlsx"
```

</details>

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<summary><code>the worksheet names are "worksheet-name1", "worksheet-name2", "worksheet-name3"</code></summary>

#### What does it do?

Specifies the names of the worksheets to create in the Excel file.

#### Where does it go?

Indented under `create an excel where`.

#### Is it required?

❌ No — This phrase is **optional**.

#### Does it require data?

✅ Yes — Replace **worksheet-name1, worksheet-name2, worksheet-name3** with the names of the worksheets to be added. You can specify **one** worksheet name or **multiple** worksheet names separated by a comma.

#### Example

```
the worksheet names are "Flights", "Purchases", "Sales"
```

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### Examples

#### 1. Create Excel with Multiple Worksheets

```
create an excel where
    the file name is "my_workbook.xlsx"
    the worksheet names are "Sheet1", "Sheet2", "Data"
```

#### 2. Create Excel with Single Worksheet

```
create an excel where
    the file name is "single_sheet_test.xlsx"
    the worksheet names are "Sheet1"
```

#### 3. Create Excel with Default Worksheet

```
create an excel where
    the file name is "simple_workbook.xlsx"
```