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Last updated Jan 13, 2025

Delete Column

UiPath.MicrosoftOffice365.Activities.ExcelDeleteColumnConnections

Description

Delete a specified column from a sheet, table or range. The column on the right of the deleted column is shifted to the left.

Scopes

This activity requires the following scopes:

  • Sites.ReadWrite.All

Project compatibility

Windows | Cross-platform

Configuration

  • Microsoft OneDrive & SharePoint connection - The connection for the Microsoft 365 account to use in the activity.
  • Workbook - The target workbook to delete columns from. The method to specify the file to be retrieved: Folder picker, Enter Id, Enter Url.
    • Workbook sample - The workbook template to use. The field is visible after clicking Use workbook template. Browse the OneDrive folders and select a workbook. In Studio Desktop, the option is available from the See more button menu next to Range type. To learn more, see Working with templates.

    • File/Folder picker option: Click the Folder docs image icon to browse the OneDrive or SharePoint files/folders and select a spreadsheet. This option accepts input as IResource.
      • Use the See more button menu to use a variable or select the Reload Folder Data option if you've modified your folders and need to retrieve the latest data.

    • Enter Id option:

    • Enter Url option:

      • Workbook Url - The URL of the workbook of interest. This field supports String type input. Retrieve the URL by opening the file in a browser.
  • Range - Indicates the range where to delete the column. You can write custom ranges using full A1 Notation, e.g., Sheet1C2:F10. This property supports String variables and string formatted values.
  • Has headers - If selected, the column headers are generated by reading the range header. Boolean value. Default value is set to True.
  • Column Name or Column Position - Specify a column or a column position to delete, e.g., "Transaction Date", "2". The first position is 0.
    • Update columns - Select this option if you've modified your sheet and need to retrieve the latest data.
  • Delete behavior - Indicates the delete mode.
    • Clear contents - Clear contents of the selected column.
    • Delete - Delete the selected column and shift cells left.
      Note: If the Clear option is selected:
      • If Has Headers is True: clears the content and excludes the header.
      • If Has Headers is False: clears the entire column, including the header.

      If you want to remove the header as well, use the Delete option.

Output

  • Range information - The updated range information, after the column is deleted, stored in a RangeInformation variable. Automatically generated output variable. You can use it as it is or save it with a different name.

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