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# Data Reader

# Data Reader {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
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The Data Reader components in the RPA Desktop Design Studio enable
reading of data from different programs such as MS Excel and CSV.  
Note:  
OLEDB 32 bit is not supported for the Data Reader components.

For details on the issues related to the Data Reader component, see
[KB article KB1123553](https://support.servicenow.com/kb?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB1123553) and [KB article KB1123554](https://support.servicenow.com/kb?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB1123554).
* **[Use the GetExcelSheetNames component](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/B75_ngbzp2_TIasEEMGlqQ)**   
  Get the names of the sheets in an Excel file as part of an automation Workflow by using the GetExcelSheetNames component in RPA Desktop Design Studio.
* **[Use the QueryExcel component](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/Qg91ooyOvCgL8v3XASYfRA)**   
  Query data from a Microsoft Excel file with the QueryExcel component in RPA Desktop Design Studio.
* **[Use the ReadFromCSV component](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/2Vb8_L2ZTOKf0wYHyPgmgA)**   
  Read data from a CSV file by using the ReadFromCSV component in RPA Desktop Design Studio.
* **[Use the ReadFromExcel component](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/xZuMXHm2FD5lb7YmE8lVpg)**   
  Extract data from a Microsoft Excel file as a DataTable by using the ReadFromExcel component in RPA Desktop Design Studio.
* **[Use the ReadFromXPS component](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/tZs41U14ZRZj8CKiBRZirQ)**   
  Read the data from an XPS file by using the ReadFromXPS component in RPA Desktop Design Studio.
* **[Properties of the Data Reader components](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/rmr4bEJYOxUWZQXW__lEMw)**   
  Learn about the properties of the Data Reader components in RPA Desktop Design Studio.