Convert a Table to JSON

Converts a table into JSON.

Overview

This procedure transforms a given table into its JSON representation. It accepts a table as input and outputs a JSON that represents the table's structure and content.

Syntax

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

convert the table to a json

What does it do?

Instructs the system to convert the table to a JSON string.

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 table must be provided.

the datetime format is "your-format"

What does it do?

Defines the format used to represent datetime values when converting table data to JSON.

Where does it go?

Indented under convert the table to a json.

Is it required?

❌ No — This phrase is optional.

Does it require data?

✅ Yes — Replace your-format with your desired datetime format.

Example

the datetime format is "%Y-%d-%m"

Examples

1. Convert a Sample Table to JSON

Automation

create a sample table
convert the table to a json

Results

the json

• Address: 123 east street City: San Francisco Name: john Number: + 1 [phone]

• Address: 321 west street City: San Jose Name: joe Number: + 1 [phone]

• Address: 213 north street City: San Francisco Name: jack Number: + 1 [phone]

2. Convert a Table to JSON with Date & Time Data

Consider the following table that is stored in a .xlsx file:

Vegetable	Harvest Date	Harvest Time	Quantity (kg)
Carrot	2025-01-15	14:30:00	150
Broccoli	2025-03-20	09:00:00	85

Automation

open the table at the file
convert the table to a json
    the datetime format is "%m-%d-%Y"

Results

the json

• Harvest Date: 01-15-2025 Harvest Time: '14:30:00' Quantity (kg): 150 Vegetable: Carrot

• Harvest Date: 03-20-2025 Harvest Time: '09:00:00' Quantity (kg): 85 Vegetable: Broccoli

Details

The table below lists common datetime codes that can be combined to specify a format string.

Each directive represents a specific component of a date or time, such as year, month, day, etc.

Directive	Description	Example
%Y	4-digit year	2025
%y	2-digit year	25
%m	Month (01-12)	06
%B	Full month name	June
%b	Abbreviated month name	Jun
%d	Day (01-31)	18
%H	Hour (24-hour, 00-23)	14
%I	Hour (12-hour, 01-12)	02
%p	AM/PM	PM
%M	Minute (00-59)	30
%S	Second (00-59)	45
%f	Microsecond (000000-999999)	000123
%z	UTC offset (+HHMM)	+0000
%Z	Timezone name	UTC
%j	Day of year (001-366)	169
%U	Week number (Sun first day)	25
%W	Week number (Mon first day)	25
%c	Locale date & time	Tue Jun 18 14:30:00 2025
%x	Locale date	06/18/25
%X	Locale time	14:30:00