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Create a new Excel file

Create a new Excel file

Creates a new, empty Excel file and saves it at the given path. Useful for generating reports or exporting data in Excel format.

caution

The Excel actions drive the real Microsoft Excel application. Microsoft Office 2016 or later must be installed and licensed on the machine the robot runs on. See the Runner installation requirements for details.


Options

File path to save

Enter the full path where the new Excel file will be created, including the name and the .xlsx extension.

Tab name

Enter the name of the first tab of the workbook to be created.

Save on close?

Defines whether the file is saved automatically when it is closed.

Returns

The ID of this action is used as a reference by the other Excel actions in the flow.

Rules and Conditions

  • Microsoft Excel must be installed and licensed on the machine the robot runs on.
  • The File path to save field is required.
  • The destination directory must exist before the file is created.