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# Get Worksheet Names

### Overview

This procedure retrieves the names of all worksheets in an Excel file. It's useful when you need to see what sheets are available or to validate a worksheet name before accessing data.

### Syntax

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

<details>

<summary><code>get the excel's worksheet names</code></summary>

#### What does it do?

Retrieves all worksheet names from the 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?

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

</details>

### Examples

#### 1. Get All Worksheet Names

Retrieves all worksheet names from the current Excel file.

```
get the excel's worksheet names
```

#### 2. Get First Worksheet Name

Gets all worksheet names and selects the first one.

```
get the excel's worksheet names
get the first worksheet name
```

#### 3. Get Second Worksheet Name

Gets all worksheet names and selects the second one.

```
get the excel's worksheet names
get the second worksheet name
```


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